Clinical Drug Development MSc

This one-year MSc will deepen your understanding of cutting-edge research currently underway in clinical drug development. Based within the UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences, you will gain practical experience in laboratory, clinical or epidemiological research, and graduate with the skills needed for sought-after roles in this specialist field. 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. 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. Graduates of this MSc go on to have successful careers in both academia and in industry. 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.

A minimum of an upper-second class Bachelor's degree in a biological science, medical or healthcare discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.