King's College London, United Kingdom, Strand

Drug Development Science, M.Sc.

Course Highlights

The Drug Development Science course is a highly flexible study programme designed for those working in or seeking to work in the field of clinical drug development. The course aims to provide students with expertise and skills in all aspects of clinical research, drug regulation and drug safety.

Career Opportunities

If you have studied computer sciences, you will have gained many technical and non-technical skills which are highly valued by employers, from leadership to programming. The increasing scope of computer science means you have plenty of choice in a wide variety of highly specialized areas. With computer technologies playing an ever growing role in all aspects of modern life, you re likely to find your computer science skills in high demand across many different industries. These include: financial organizations, management consultancy firms, software houses, communications companies, data warehouses, multinational companies (IT-related, financial services and others), governmental agencies, universities and hospitals. However, unsurprisingly, most graduates go into roles within the computer industry. As always, it's extremely beneficial to have completed relevant work experience. You should also consider compiling a portfolio of your own independent projects outside of your degree, which could be in the form of programming, moderating online or even building an app. This will demonstrate to employers your interest in the subject and your problem-solving skills, creativity and initiative.

Course Overview

The Drug Development Science programme offers you flexibility with the choice of modules and whether to study for a full masters qualification, a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma. The MSc pathway is a one to four-year course that requires modules totalling 180 credits. The Postgraduate Diploma pathway can be studied over a period of two to three years and requires completed modules with a total of 120 credits. The Postgraduate Certificate route requires modules with a minimum total of 60 credits to achieve the award. Key benefits King's is ranked 7th in the world for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017) The study programme is compliant with both the PharmaTrain initiative of the European Commission and also with the Bologna Process. Close links and regular speakers from pharmaceutical companies giving you insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of drug discoveries. Highly flexible programme with a part-time option that will allow you to study around your work schedule. Delivered by leading experts from the academic staff of King's College London, the biopharmaceutical sector and the regulatory authorities.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses included: Drug Discovery and Development Preclinical Science Advanced Clinical Pharmacology Drug Regulatory Affairs Drug Safety & Ethics Clinical Drug Development Healthcare Marketplace Drug Development Statistics and Data Management

English Entry Requirement

6.5

Contact Details

King's College London