Clinical Pharmacology

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

About this course

Do you want to promote the safer use of medicines in man? Our Clinical Pharmacology MSc aims to develop your research skills, your knowledge of clinical drugs and their use in the real world. The University of Aberdeen has been producing high quality Clinical Pharmacology graduates for over 30 years and has been at the forefront of pharmacology research for over 50 years.

Common themes throughout this MSc programme include molecular pharmacology and toxicology within the fields of disease, the drug discovery process and drug design and development. The programme will enable you to access leading academic and industry experts and provide you with valuable networking opportunities. Coupled with the skills and experience that you will gain throughout your studies, your employability and career prospects will be improved.

The MSc is ideal for recent graduates, medics and scientists, who would like to improve their career prospects, fill skills gaps and further their hands-on research experience. We aim to provide you with:

  • An understanding of the principles of pharmacology and methods

  • An ability to apply knowledge in academic and real world health contexts

  • Opportunities to learn from world renowned researchers
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

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