MSc by Research in Pharmacology

University of Oxford

About the course

The MSc by Research in Pharmacology aims to train students in one of the following areas: cardiovascular pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and neuropharmacology & signalling.

Applicants are strongly advised to identify potential supervisors based on their research area of interest. Selecting the correct research project is a hugely important first step, so it essential that you contact potential supervisors directly to discuss possibilities before applying.

If accepted, you will be admitted directly to a particular research area led by departmental members appointed as MSc by Research supervisors. MSc by Research students will not normally do laboratory rotations. You will be based in a specified research laboratory and undertake research on a subject agreed with your supervisor.

There are no taught courses examined by written papers, but you will have access to a wide range of lecture courses at a taught master’s level and foundation or preliminary level, as appropriate. Lecture modules include: Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Cell Signalling, Neuropharmacology, Neurodegeneration, Psychopharmacology, Drug Discovery. If you have changed fields, this will enable you to fill in gaps in your background knowledge. There is also a wide range of courses and workshops you will be able to attend to acquire skills that will be necessary for the pursuance and presentation of your research, as well as your professional development as a research scientist.