Master

In Aberdeen

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Aberdeen (Scotland)

  • Duration

    24 Months

The programme aims to equip students for careers in the development, use and knowledge of new and current drugs. To achieve this, the course will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of drug discovery and development, mechanisms of drug action, preclinical and clinical trials and regulatory affairs.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)
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Polwarth Building, University Of Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD

Start date

On request

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. 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
  • Computing
  • Statistics
  • Generic Skills
  • IT Skills

Second Half-Session:

  • Drug Development to Evidence Based Medicine
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Pharmacokinetics

A dissertation involving an in depth study of a research question is carried out over 9 weeks of the programme. The study 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 internally and externally and may require a viva examination.

Teaching

The programme is delivered by letures, tutorials, seminars, presentations and practical work.

Dedication

24 months, part-time.

Additional information

Career opportunities: The pharmaceutical industry, academia and in regualtory affairs.
Contact person: Mrs Myra Watt

Drug Development

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