MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology

Modules:
 

• Translational Medical Science    
• Contemporary Topics in Drug Discovery and Toxicology   
• Molecular Medicine   
• Research Project with Research Methods 
• Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
 

• An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course
• A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
• A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
• A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme.​

UK Students:
£11,655 per year

International Students:
£16,450 per year

Upon graduation, you may go on to work in a broad range of fields including: toxicology research, pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, clinical toxicology, forensic toxicology, food safety, academia research, medical writing/science journalism, UK government departments, education, or patent law. Alternatively, you may also use the MSc in Drug Discovery and Toxicology to underpin an application to study for a research degree such as MRes, MSc by Research, or a PhD in a related field.