Drug Development Science

King’s College London

Master

In Lambeth

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lambeth

The Drug Development Science course is a highly flexible study programme designed for those working in or seeking to work in the field of clinical drug development. The course aims to provide students with expertise and skills in all aspects of clinical research, drug regulation and drug safety.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.

Key benefits
King's is ranked 7th in the world for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017)
The study programme is compliant with both the PharmaTrain initiative of the European Commission and also with the Bologna Process.
Close links and regular speakers from pharmaceutical companies giving you insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of drug discoveries.
Highly flexible programme with a part-time option that will allow you to study around your work schedule.
Delivered by leading experts from the academic staff of King’s College London, the biopharmaceutical sector and the regulatory authorities.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lambeth (London)
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Stamford St, SE1 9NH

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Statistics
  • Ethics
  • Healthcare
  • Data Management
  • Part Time
  • Drug Development
  • Drug Discovery

Course programme

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take:

  • MSc – modules totalling 180 credits
  • PG Diploma – modules totalling 120 credits
  • PG Cert – modules totalling 60 credits.
Required Modules

MSc Full-time Pathway

  • Drug Discovery and Development (15 credits)
  • Preclinical Science (15 credits)
  • Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Drug Regulatory Affairs (15 credits)
  • Drug Safety & Ethics (15 credits)
  • Clinical Drug Development (15 credits)
  • Healthcare Marketplace (15 credits)
  • Drug Development Statistics and Data Management (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)

MSc Part-time Pathway

  • Drug Discovery and Development (15 credits)
  • Preclinical Science (15 credits)
  • Drug Regulatory Affairs (15 credits)
  • Clinical Drug Development (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)

Post Graduate Diploma Part-time Pathway

  • Drug Discovery and Development (15 credits)
  • Preclinical Science (15 credits)
  • Drug Regulatory Affairs (15 credits)
  • Clinical Drug Development (15 credits)

Post Graduate Certificate Part-time / Pathway

You are required to take 30 credits from the following modules:

  • Drug Discovery and Development (15 credits)
  • Preclinical Science (15 credits)
  • Drug Regulatory Affairs (15 credits)
  • Clinical Drug Development (15 credits)
Optional Modules

MSc Part-time Pathway & Post Graduate Diploma Part-time Pathway

Additionally, you will take 60 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Exploratory Drug Development (15 credits)
  • Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Drug Development Statistics and Data Management (15 credits)
  • Biological and Advanced Therapies (15 credits)
  • Drug Safety & Ethics (15 credits)
  • Healthcare Marketplace (15 credits)
  • Drug Development Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Practical Clinical Investigation (15 credits)

Post Graduate Certificate Part-time Pathway

Additionally, you will take 30 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Exploratory Drug Development (15 credits)
  • Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Drug Development Statistics and Data Management (15 credits)
  • Biological and Advanced Therapies (15 credits)
  • Drug Safety & Ethics (15 credits)
  • Healthcare Marketplace (15 credits)
  • Drug Development Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Practical Clinical Investigation (15 credits)

Part time students are recommended to take three 15 credit modules a year. The choice of module order will be dependent on the student’s experience and previous qualifications. Students are recommended to discuss their best options with the course director.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

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