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Master of Science - Drug Discovery and Toxicology with Advanced Research
This course gives students in-depth knowledge of the scientific basis of drug discovery with a particular emphasis on toxicology, the science behind the safety of drugs. At the University of Hertfordshire they make full use of their geographical location at the heart of the UK pharmaceutical industry attracting numerous expert contributions from industry professionals (e.g. GSK, AZ).
The course will cover all aspects of new medicine research and development from identifying novel targets through drug screening to clinical trials of candidate medicines. With excellent facilities, emphasis on practical work, and teaching underpinned by the latest research, students will be qualified for research and development positions in pharmaceutical companies including discovery biology and toxicology, as well as a wide range of other non-laboratory roles in industry.
Requirements
Listed below are the documents required to apply for this course.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
70.0 %
Total: 6.5
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Total: 79.0
Reading
18.0
Writing
17.0
Listening
17.0
Speaking
20.0
Total: 59.0
Reading
59.0
Writing
59.0
Listening
59.0
Speaking
59.0
Total: 120.0
Reading
0.0
Writing
0.0
Listening
0.0
Speaking
0.0
For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores: Min IELTS overall: 5 Min Listening: 4.5, Min Reading: 4.5, Min Speaking: 4.5, Min Writing: 4.5
Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
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Upcoming Intakes
- Sep 2025
- SEP 27
- SEP 26