About this degree
For graduates or professionals in biomedical science, this campus-based MSc provides an in-depth understanding of the latest drug development methodologies, along with practical research experience in your chosen area.
The UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences is one of the most highly rated medical research organisations in the UK. Through close links with clinical colleagues in the UCLH group of hospitals, you will have access to cutting-edge medical expertise and world-leading clinical research.
As a student on this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how to carry out clinical trial design, learn how to develop and implement a successful regulatory approval of medicinal products, and explore how to model different diseases.
Using real life case studies, you will develop expertise in what makes a good drug. You will also become skilled in evaluating scientific literature and gain an appreciation of the ethical and governance requirements of research, including 'good clinical practice' principles. You will also gain practical experience by undertaking a three-month research project, working with UCL's expert scientists.
Graduates of this MSc go on to have successful careers in both academia and in industry.
Who this course is for
This programme is ideal if you are interested in gaining the skills necessary for world-class healthcare research. It is suitable for doctors, allied health professionals or graduates in biomedical science who want to pursue a lifelong career in academic health research or work in the life sciences industry.
What this course will give you
This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.
- Access to innovative, high-quality biomedical research within one of the most highly rated medical research organisations in the UK.
- Up-to-date perspectives on trends in disease models, drug targets, knowledge on intellectual property rights, and regulatory activities in the pharmaceutical industry and medicine.
- Transferable skills in conducting research in clinical and medical science and applying statistical methods to clinical research.
- Opportunities to work directly with experienced academics and develop projects that will be clinically applicable to your future research interests.
- Guidance to support you with pursuing further academic study and research activity, such as a PhD.
- The chance to build a network of contacts from both academia and industry to enhance your future career prospects.