Cancer Pharmacology MSc
Master
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This is an exciting time to be involved in cancer therapeutics. Based upon a greater understanding of the molecular aspects of cancer, new opportunities for therapeutic intervention have emerged that are effectively 'target orientated'. These new therapeutics are quite distinct from the classical chemotherapeutic agents and they offer the prospect of truly selective cancer therapies that are tailored towards the individual patient's tumour. Cancer pharmacology plays a key role in drug development. In both the laboratory and the clinic, cancer pharmacology has had to adapt to the changing face of drug development by establishing experimental models and target orientated approaches.
The programme is designed to provide you with a 'state-of-the-art' course in modern cancer pharmacology that meets the demand of employers and provides an expert view of the available cancer medicines and the development of new cancer therapies.
It promotes advanced scholarship within specialised areas at the same time as the development of key transferable skills (in IT, communication, and time management) and research techniques. The taught component of the course provides the in depth knowledge and skills necessary to work in cancer research, and is delivered across 2 semesters through lectures, workshops, practicals and 1-to-1 tutorials with ICT staff. You will then join one of our research teams to complete the MSc research project.
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Subjects
- Time management
- Planning
- Art
- Design
- Pharmacology
- Project
- Drug Development
- Drug Discovery
- Research
- Molecular mechanisms
- Drug Evaluation
- Cellular pathways
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Cancer Therapeutics and Toxicology
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
The Cancer Pharmacology programme is designed to provide you with ‘state of the art’ learning opportunities in modern cancer pharmacology, focussed on the cancer biology of target and biomarker identification and validation, development of preclinical screening programmes in silico, in vitro and in vivo, mechanisms of anticancer drug action, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
It meets the demands of employers and students at taught postgraduate level, and has a strong track record in graduates progressing to employment in the field or PhD study.
Core Modules
Preclinical Models for Drug Evaluation (Semester 1)
This module will help you develop a critical appreciation of the range of in vitro and in vivo experimental models which play a key role in the screening and progression of new therapies.
Molecular Basis of Cancer and Cancer Therapy (Semester 1)
An overview of molecular mechanisms and cellular pathways leading to cancer and their application to the discovery of new therapies.
Cancer Pharmacology (Semester 2)
In this module you will develop a critical, evaluative understanding of the role that cancer pharmacology plays in the development and evaluation of anti-cancer drugs in both the pre-clinical and clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on emerging concepts that reflect the changing nature of modern drug development.
Critical Appraisal of a Current Topic in Cancer Therapeutics and Toxicology (Semesters 1&2)
In this module, you will choose from a range of cutting edge topics, and will conduct independent literature research and analysis to write a critical appraisal of your selected topic. Support is provided in academic skills, professional development planning, and time management.
Practical Skills for Research (Semesters 1&2)
Overview of some of the most important experimental techniques used in drug discovery.
Research Project in Cancer Therapeutics and Toxicology (Semester 3)
10-week laboratory-based, individual, original scientific research project carried out in the under direct supervision of a member of drug discovery team.
Your Optional Modules Include
Case Studies in Drug Discovery (Semester 2)
Overview of the discovery and development process for specific medicines currently on the market or soon to be introduced.
Experimental Design (Semester 2)
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of experimental research planning and design and helps you develop autonomy in design, planning and execution of experiments.
Cancer Pharmacology MSc