MSc Advanced Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde
| MSc Advanced Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde | |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 20,350 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 58 |
Study with us
Studying our MSc in Advanced Pharmacology you'll receive the highest-quality teaching in the leading Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences by staff dedicated to your personal and scientific development.
Why this course?
Our Masters in Advanced Pharmacology will provide you with a comprehensive three-part postgraduate life sciences training.
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.
A choice of classes allows 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.
What you'll study
- vital transferable skills in statistics, communication, ethics, science writing & critical analysis of data
- two semesters of postgraduate laboratories, giving you the practical abilities & interpretational skills that will prepare you for your project & future career
- short optional classes in in vivo biology or drug discovery
- a compulsory Pharmacology class followed by a choice of either Clinical Pharmacology, or Applied Pharmacology
- a summer project in an active research laboratory
Future prospects
The course provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level or gives you a range of skills and experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the health-care provision sector.
Facilities
The course is taught in the state-of-the-art Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences.
Course content
Our aim is to provide you with classes that present the cutting-edge of our subject area, delivered using exciting and engaging teaching methods matched to the needs of postgraduate-level students. Please feel free to contact us if you want further details in the meantime.
Careers
After graduating, you'll be ideally qualified for positions in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as hospitals and universities.
This course provides the background training for a career in:
- clinical pharmacology
- pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
- laboratory technical support
- medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
Alternatively, you may wish to continue studies for an MPhil or PhD.
University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.
Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty/Program | Fee (in GBP) |
|---|---|
| BBA | 17,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 21,500 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 18,100 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15,300 |
| Architecture | 18,100 |
Graduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty | Fee (in GBP) |
|---|---|
| Faculty of humanities & social science | 15,300 |
| Strathclyde Business School | 24,300 |
| Faculty of Science | 20,350 |
| Faculty of Engineering | 20,900 |
Cost of Living
List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.
| Cost | Amount (GBP per week) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | 100 to 142 |
| Food, local travel, laundry, among others | 100 |
| Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. | 16.22 |
| Total | 216.22 – 258.22 |
Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.
| University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 17,010 |
| Postgraduate | 18,509 |
| University of Strathclyde Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 5,852 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 7,312 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| University of Strathclyde English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 73 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 73 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University of Strathclyde University Contact Details |
|---|
| University of Strathclyde Address |
| 16 Richmond St,Glasgow 16 Richmond St G1 1XQ |
| University of Strathclyde Email |
| christopher.mackay@strath.ac.uk |
| University of Strathclyde Phone |
| +44(0)1415482912 |