Neuropharmacology
Postgraduate
In Galway (Ireland)
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Postgraduate
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Location
Galway (Ireland)
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Duration
1 Year
In 1998, the MSc in Neuropharmacology was introduced to provide students with the skills necessary to develop a career in important area of research, and aims to provide: A sound theoretical knowledge of neuropharmacology. Laboratory-based skills in various neuropharmacological techniques. An appreciation of the regulatory issues associated with conducting neuropharmacological research. The application of experimental design and statistics to neuropharmacological research. A detailed understanding of a range of computer packages involved in data processing and presentation.
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Entry requirements
Successful students will normally hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 degree from a diversity of undergraduate disciplines, ranging from Chemistry through Life Science subjects
to Psychology. Students are also considered who have a Level 7 degree and three years relevant work experience. IELTS score of 6.0+ (with not less than 5.5 in any one component).
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Course overview
Attempting to find new drug treatments central nervous system (CNS) diseases is a major global priority. This requires a collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and academic institutions. It involves:
1. The identification of drug targets in the CNS disease state of interest
2. Discovery and preclinical profiling of substances acting on this drug target
3. The clinical evaluation for efficacy and safety.
The Research Project
This represents an opportunity to undertake a substantial research project in an area of Neuropharmacology. This will be examined by thesis and poster presentation.
Career opportunities
Graduates have found employment in technical or research roles either in hospitals, universities or companies within or outside of Ireland. In addition, approximately one-third of over 120 graduates of this programme have embarked on a PhD.
Objectives
The Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has been actively engaged in neuropharmacological research for over 30 years. In 1998, the MSc in Neuropharmacology was introduced to provide students with the skills necessary to develop a career in important area of research, and aims to provide:
- A sound theoretical knowledge of neuropharmacology.
- Laboratory-based skills in various neuropharmacological techniques.
- An appreciation of the regulatory issues associated with conducting neuropharmacological research.
- The application of experimental design and statistics to neuropharmacological research.
- A detailed understanding of a range of computer packages involved in data processing and presentation.
- A research project which will allow these skills to be further developed.
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Neuropharmacology