About Pharmacology Msc in University of Bedfordshire
The discovery and development of safe and effective new drugs is challenging and rewarding, and this course focuses on the mechanisms of drug action at molecular level, the treatment of human diseases, and the latest cell and molecular technologies used in pharmacology.
You will receive high-quality, broad-based training, develop a wide knowledge base and key transferable skills, and be supported in your choice of career.
Intermediate qualifications available:
- Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
- Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Why choose this course?
- Study the principles of drug design, pre-clinical evaluation, clinical trials, regulatory affairs and the application of new technologies in the drug discovery and development process
- Explore the latest therapeutic concepts and principles relating to causes, epidemiology, diagnosis and the treatment of human diseases in current clinical practice
- Develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of new technologies in cell and molecular biology
- Gain a wide range of valuable practical skills and the ability to devise an experimental plan as an independent investigator
- Benefit from an enhancement in your learning skills and personal development, take the opportunity to work with self-direction and originality, and make a major contribution to the pharmaceutical industry, wider society and the global economy.
Unit Information – What Will I Learn?
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Laboratory Based Research Project (Pharmacology)
To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience
Honours degree in a medical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biological, chemical science or a related science subject.
Formal English language tests accepted
The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Pearson PTE - Listening: 51, Reading: 51, Speaking: 51, Writing: 51
University of Bedfordshire Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Application portal |
Online |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Mode of Payment |
Online via e: vision account; Debit and Credit cards |
| Acceptance Rate |
70-80% |
Bedfordshire University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Here is a table showing the determined the average cost of attendance (Estimated Tuition fee and Living cost)
| Level |
Total Fee |
| Undergraduate |
£12,350 (p.a.) |
| Post Graduate |
£12,750 (total) |
| MBA |
£14,000 (total) |
| Average cost of Living |
£1,200–1,500. |
Bedfordshire University Application process
Application Fee: £18 (UCAS)
Some necessary supporting document needs to be attached with the application
- A complete application form along with the attached signature of the applicant.
- Proof of English Proficiency Language
- TOEFL (iBT): Listening and Writing: 17; Reading: 18; Speaking: 20.
- IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 in each Section)
- Pearson PTE: 52-54
- Official Academic qualifications and certificates.
- Copy of valid passport details.
- Submit the copies of UK visa as well as the documents of any previous visa refusals.
Application Deadline: No such specific deadline for direct application submission.
Note: However, applicants are advised to complete and submit the application before 30 days of the start of the course.
Here is a table showing the determined the average cost of attendance (Estimated Tuition fee and Living cost)
