Teaching & modules
Modules
Required Modules
- Non-clinical and Early Clinical Development (15 credits)
- The Safety of Medicines and Pharmacoepidemiology (15 credits)
- Clinical Trials and Biostatistics (15 credits)
- Medicines and the Healthcare Market (15 credits)
- Ethics and Good Practice for Medicines (15 credits)
- The Regulation of Medicines (15 credits)
- Practical Clinical Pharmacology (15 credits)
- Design and Evaluation of Medicines for Human Use (60 credits)
- Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
We use lectures, seminars, and group tutorials to deliver the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. There are 30 hours of lectures, seminars, and workshops per module. Each module requires two to four hours of pre- reading, and also exam preparation.
For the MSc project there are approximately 80 hours of tutorials, plus supervision of dissertation research and ad hoc academic tutor meetings. Students should spend 200 to 300 hours researching and writing a dissertation.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Exams
The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of coursework and on-line examinations. The MSc course also requires a project based in the area of clinical pharmacology. Coursework contributes 50% and examinations 50% to your final mark of taught modules. The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.
Full-time MSc:
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
Part-time MSc:
We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, but you should submit your application at the latest two months before the module start date.
Applicants who will require a visa to enter and study in the UK should note that they will be unable to obtain a Student visa for standalone modules or part-time study. A visa can only be obtained for the full-time study option of this programme.
Please note funding applications may be subject to specific deadlines.