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About the program
Tailored for non-computing graduates, this two-year Master's program equips you with essential pharmacological expertise for drug discovery and development while developing crucial IT capabilities. You'll investigate drug mechanisms at molecular levels, human disease treatments, and cutting-edge cellular technologies. The Data Analytics components include programming, database management, cybersecurity, and network systems, with practical applications to real-world scenarios.
Curriculum overview
Our Pharmacology with Data Analytics MSc program prepares you for careers in pharmaceutical research, disease treatment innovation, and emerging pharmacological technologies with a strong data analysis focus. Core studies involve examining cellular mechanisms and contemporary molecular biology methods, with applications in genomics and proteomics. You'll gain hands-on experience with molecular techniques such as PCR analysis, DNA digestion, and genetic cloning.
Evaluation methods
The assessment approach for the MSc Pharmacology program aligns with QAA Benchmark standards and Master's level expectations. Evaluation methods correspond directly with the knowledge and skills developed throughout the program, incorporating both formative and summative assessments. Summative evaluations occur across all units to monitor academic progress, while initial formative assessments in each semester help students master academic writing, digital submission processes, and grading criteria.
Career prospects
Graduates can pursue opportunities in pharmaceutical research and development with various employers including drug manufacturers, biotechnology firms, universities, healthcare systems, and government agencies. The program also provides a foundation for advanced doctoral studies.
Students need 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area. IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element, TOEFL iBT - Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17.