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Clinical Drug Development MSc

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 39,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    29th out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    158 70%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    33rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    23rd

    7

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