Pharmacology MSc

The development of safe and effective new drugs is a challenging and rewarding field. Our forward-thinking Pharmacology MSc equips you with a broad understanding of drug discovery and development, focusing on the mechanisms of drug action at the molecular level; the treatment of human disease; and the latest cell, molecular and genomic technologies used in pharmacology. You gain an in-depth understanding of individual examples of modern drug research and development before specialising in one research area of interest through your laboratory research project. The University’s Life Sciences Liaison Board draws in industry-wide professionals such as GSK, Pharmaron and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. The Board’s close collaboration with real-world organisations ensures our course aligns with the needs of both industry and society as well as providing you with invaluable opportunities for networking and work experience.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element

International students: £17,900 per year

UK students: £10,000 per year

UK/Home: £10,000 per year

International: £17,900 per year

January, September

January entry (all courses); 21 October 2025 (Nursing); September entry: 25 July 2025 (UG and PG non-block); 18 July 2025 (Nursing and PG block)

• Luton campus, United Kingdom