MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology

Course Details

Course Subject

Total Credit

180

Qualification

Postgraduate Taught

Awarding Body

University of Hertfordshire

Academic Level

Level 7

Course Location

Hatfield

Course Duration

1 Year

Course Fees

£ 16450 Yearly

MOI

Accepted

OIETC

Accepted

Intakes

January/September

Work Placement

About The Course

About the course

This course gives you in-depth knowledge of the scientific basis of drug discovery with a particular emphasis on toxicology, the science behind the safety of drugs. We make full use of our geographical location at the heart of the UK pharmaceutical industry attracting numerous expert contributions from industry professionals (e.g. GSK, AZ).

The course will cover all aspects of new medicine research and development from identifying novel targets through drug screening to clinical trials of candidate medicines. With our excellent facilities, emphasis on practical work, and teaching underpinned by the latest research, you’ll be qualified for research and development positions in pharmaceutical companies including discovery biology and toxicology, as well as a wide range of other non-laboratory roles in industry.

Alternatively, consider taking our other MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology routes:

Why choose this course?

1st for Biosciences in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023)
You’ll benefit from being taught by expert staff with pharmaceutical industry research and development and toxicology experience
We have strong links to big pharma research sites nearby which provide you with the opportunity for numerous guest lecturers from the industry as well as networking opportunities
Our state of the art Science Building provides excellent facilities for laboratory based studies, including QPCR, cell culture, protein analysis, isolated tissue studies, immunohistochemistry
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped for working in a wide range of roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

English Requirement

You have to get at least 6.5 band socre of IELTS

General Requirement

Entry requirements and key information

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.

In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification.