The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Pharmacology Postgraduate study in Pharmacology focuses on understanding normal body functions (biochemical and physiological) and the disturbances that occur (pathological). You can learn about a wide range of topics, from the pharmacology of anaesthetics and analgesics, clinical and cancer pharmacology, to molecular and advanced toxicology. Research interests open to exploration include: Anticancer drugs Clinical pharmacology Cancer clinical pharmacology Cancer preclinical pharmacology Disease progress and drug action Drug metabolism and toxicology Human neurodegeneration research Neural reprogramming and repair Neuro-immune interactions research New therapies for brain diseases Nutritional neurosciences Paediatric pharmacology Master of Science (MSc) in Science in Pharmacology 120-point (one-year) Research Masters 120 points: PHARMCOL 796 MSc Thesis in Pharmacology Master of Science (MSc) in Science in Pharmacology 240-point Research Masters at least 60 points from: MEDSCI 701 Special Studies in Medical Science MEDSCI 715 Molecular Toxicology MEDSCI 716 Advanced Drug Disposition and Kinetics MEDSCI 717 Advanced Neuroscience: Neuropharmacology MEDSCI 718 Pharmacology of Anaesthetics and Analgesics MEDSCI 719 Pharmacometrics MEDSCI 720 Biomedical Research Techniques MEDSCI 721 Advanced Toxicology MEDSCI 722 Clinical Pharmacology MEDSCI 723 Cancer Pharmacology MEDSCI 735 Concepts in Pharmacology 120 points: PHARMCOL 787 Dissertation Up to 60 points from 700 level courses in related subjects: Pharmacology, Medical Sciences Jobs related to Pharmacology include: Analytical chemist Biomedical scientist Clinical research associate Healthcare scientist clinical biochemistry Healthcare scientist immunology Pharmacologist Research scientist (life sciences) Research scientist (medical) Toxicologist