Drug Development Science MSc
Drug Development Science MSc
About
- This course has been designed by, and is taught by individuals who are highly experienced in pharmaceutical medicine, with the many of our lectures delivered by current senior employees of pharmaceutical companies and regulatory authorities.
- King's is ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education Global Employability University Rankings, 2020), and a recent review has shown that over 83% of our students are employed within the pharmaceutical industry within two years of graduation.
- The study programme is compliant with the European PharmaTrain initiative and thus allows international transfer of credits.
- The thought modules are almost all taught over one week, from Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 5.00, which facilitates part time MSc study by students who are employed in the industry and looking to further their careers.
- The course modules are supported by a programme of class tutorials which provide the non-technical skills that promote productivity, efficiency and effective communication in the workplace and for postgraduate academic study.
- The Three pharmaceutical medicine MSc course share five common core modules thus facilitating the possible transfer between Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Development Science, and Medical Affairs.
- Lecture and workshops are delivered by a mixture of academics and expert practitioners from the pharmaceutical industry.
- The course shares several common core modules with both MSc in Clinical Pharmacology and the MSc in Drug Development Science, thus facilitating transfer between these courses.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate taught courses
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:
| UK degree classification | Jordanian equivalency |
|---|---|
|
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall) |
GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80% |
|
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree |
GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75% |
|
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree |
GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70% |
Postgraduate research courses
A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7.5
English Program Requirements
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Career
Employability
It is expected that students who complete this course will be able to work in a medicines development field, opening up job opportunities that might have previously been beyond their reach and enhancing their value to their employers. Previous students have gone on to work in regulatory agencies, clinical research companies, leading pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and pharmaceutical contract research organisations.
Fee Information
How to Apply
- register on the King's Apply Portal
- complete our online application form
Drug Development Science MSc
King's College London
United Kingdom, London