理学硕士

该理科硕士课程为五年制，可升入1年制高级学位课程或2年制高级高级课程或A级学位课程。药理学研究药物和其他化学物质如何影响人体健康和疾病。该领域探索新药和改良药的开发以及疾病的治疗。这个学位是为那些想要在硕士水平上专门研究单一生物医学科学的人而设计的。如果您想从事与学术或研究相关的职业，则该课程尤为重要。所有生物科学学位的学生在头两年都将学习相同的课程。这意味着您可以将学位的最终选择推迟到第二年年底。在第一年，您将学习细胞及其分子，生物和疾病以及生物有机化学的课程。所有这些均以“成为生物分子科学家”课程为基
Study with usOur courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partnersStudy how drugs and other chemicals affect the functions of the bodyOur MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related careerWhy this courseThis MSci is a five-year Masters degree with entry into either Year 1 with Highers or Year 2 with Advanced Highers or A Levels.Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. This area explores the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease.This degree is for those who want to specialise in a single biomedical sciences option at Masters level. The course is particularly relevant if you want to pursue an academic or research-related career.AssessmentKnowledge and understanding are assessed by written examinations, essays, presentations and computer-aided learning (CAL) exercises and quizzes, available on Myplace.Competence is assessed through practical tests, practical write-ups, project reports and CAL exercises and quizzes.Communication skills are assessed through essays and oral presentations.Project work is assessed from project reports and oral presentations.There’s an individual research project in the final year of the course where you’ll demonstrate research skills, problem-solving and a research approach.CareersYou could be involved in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or even slowing down the ageing process.Our graduates find jobs in the pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical industries, hospitals and public service laboratories, environmental centres, analytical and forensic science labs, universities, the scientific civil service and teaching at all levels.A pharmacology degree offers prospects for research careers in academia, industry, the scientific civil service and hospitals. You can work in the product management side of the industry or in areas such as marketing and medical information, acting as the link between pharmaceutical companies and doctors and patients.The transferable skills you gain from this course will not only prepare you for a career in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media.