Advanced Pharmacology

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

About this course

This degree is for those who want to specialise in a single biomedical sciences option at Masters level. The MSc Advanced Pharmacology will provide you with a comprehensive three-part science training module.

Firstly, unlike many Masters courses, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of practical laboratory skills.

Secondly, this is complemented by two unique classes that develop your transferrable skills in statistics, presentations, career development, and ethics, as well as honing your science writing skills and your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets.

Thirdly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields and you'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals.

Our Masters in Advanced Pharmacology offers a choice of classes allowing you to select a pathway to suit your future aspirations. The programme has a special focus on how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. You'll explore the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
2111 Chemical scientists
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3219 Health associate professionals
2112 Biological scientists

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology