Pharmacology and Biotechnology
Entry requirements
A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered
Months of entry
September
Course content
Study alongside research-active experts, and gain detailed knowledge of pharmacology and biotechnology. You’ll consider the research, industrial, commercial and medical aspects of the discipline.
- Work in state-of-the-art facilities on exciting practical projects.
- Explore the fundamental principles of molecular pharmacology and biotechnology.
- Enhance your laboratory skills from experimental design through to interpretation of results.
- Learn how to synthesise new drugs, or produce them from genetically modified microorganism.
- Develop as an autonomous learner capable of reflecting on learning, knowledge and professional practices.
This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for professional pharmacologists and biotechnologists. You'll learn to translate laboratory medical research into clinical applications, and study topics such as diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of disease. Throughout, you'll learn to apply medical biotechnology, biopharmaceutics and drugs.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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- Course Admissions
- admissions@shu.ac.uk