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Bridging laboratory research with patient care - facilitating the application of neuroscience and pharmacological breakthroughs in clinical settings. Explore subjects ranging from drug development fundamentals to clinical management strategies for major neurological disorders. The program's clinical focus uniquely integrates scientific knowledge, medical practice, and patient perspectives in neurology. Develop comprehensive understanding of neuroscience principles and translational medicine Examine nervous system disorders and the complexities of therapeutic advancement Master laboratory techniques for drug discovery and clinical trial methodologies Understand the complete pathway from treatment development to implementation, preparing for professional applications Conduct original research through your dissertation project Also offered as PGCert and PGDip qualifications Program Highlights Our MSc program emphasizes the crucial clinical translation of neurological research, focusing on transforming scientific discoveries into improved patient care. You'll investigate drug design principles, including critical stages of pharmaceutical development, while learning about clinical trial frameworks. The curriculum addresses therapeutic development challenges across various conditions and provides regulatory insights. Specialized interactive sessions with leading experts will cover cutting-edge topics including brain tumors, pain management, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, neurotrauma, and stem cell therapies. Our Neuroscience program distinguishes itself through its strong clinical orientation regarding current neurological challenges. This unique integration of scientific, clinical, and patient-centered approaches sets our course apart from others. The program includes hands-on neuroscience research opportunities through final projects, allowing collaboration with pioneering research teams in either clinical or laboratory settings. With its clinical emphasis, the course provides advanced knowledge to drive innovative treatments for neurological patients. Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry incorporates two prestigious teaching hospitals: St Bartholomew's and The Royal London, both maintaining significant contributions to contemporary medicine. Career Opportunities Graduates frequently secure positions at NHS institutions (including Airedale General Hospital, St George's Hospital, University College Hospital, and University Hospital of Burton and Derby), the Oxford Vaccine Group, and various non-medical organizations. Career paths include: - Medical professionals (Doctors) - Laboratory and research roles - Clinical trial coordination and data management - Pharmaceutical positions - Academic and industrial research scientists - Scientific writing and communications - Further academic study (PhD/MBBS programs at institutions like Queen Mary and University of Sunderland)
A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related discipline. IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. TOEFL minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking.