Drug Development and Clinical Pharmacology
Postgraduate
In Aberdeen
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
To equip students for a career in the pharmaceutical industry particularly in drug development.
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About this course
A good first degree in Medicine, a Biological Science or Pharmacy is required. As this is an intensive programme, we require a high standard of English from overseas students. It is also recommended that borderline students attend the Pre-Sessional English course run by the University Language Centre.
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Course programme
Syllabus
The taught part of the course extends over two terms, consisting of 100 hours of lectures and 15 days of practical classes in addition to tutorials, seminars and clinical tuition. There are also practical laboratory sessions and visits to clinical Departments and clinical research areas within Grampian University Hospitals Trust, allowing students to gain a wider understanding of clinical issues. External experts are invited to give specialist lectures as part of the high quality taught programme.
First Half-Session:
- Induction
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
- Therapeutics
- Introduction to Biobusiness
- Computing
- Statistics
- Generic Skills
- IT Skills
Second Half-Session:
- Drug Development to Evidence Based Medicine
- Pharmacovigilance
- Pharmacokinetics
- Biobusiness
- either Omics and research or Gene nutrient interactions
A thesis (MSc) or dissertation (PG Dip) involving original research is carried out during the programme. The research undertaken is linked to the areas of interest of the staff in the Department but special interests may be accommodated.
Assessment
Each course has its own assessment based on continuous assessment of practical and course work, and a written degree examination. Progression to the dissertation is dependent on performance in the individual courses.
The dissertation is assessed at a viva examination
Teaching
Teaching is mainly by lectures, tutorials or directed self learning. Practical classes support the teaching.
Dedication
12 months, full-time.
Additional information
Drug Development and Clinical Pharmacology