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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Whitechapel

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    06-JAN-25, 15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

From the bench to the bedside — help to transfer neuroscience and pharmacological discoveries into clinical use. Study topics from the principles of drug design and development to the clinical aspects of the management of major neurological diseases. The clinical component is unique to this course and ties together the scientific, clinical and personal aspects of neurological disease.

Gain a thorough grounding in the principles underlying neuroscience and translational medicine

Focus on diseases of the nervous system and the challenges associated with developing better therapies

Explore laboratory methods and models used in drug discovery and the specific methodology of clinical trials

Learn the steps involved in the development and implementation of new treatments and how to apply this knowledge in a future professional role

Undertake your own research in writing your dissertation

Also available as a PGCert and PGDip

Assessment

You will be assessed using a combination of final written examinations and a series of in-course assessments.

The in-course assessments consist of literature reviews, oral presentations, case analyses and clinical trial protocol discussions.

You will spend nine weeks on the Research Project in the lab, which is then assessed based on a 12,000-word dissertation.

Career paths

Many of our graduates go on to prestigious positions within the NHS (e.g. Airedale General Hospital, St George's Hospital, University College Hospital, University Hospital of Burton and Derby), the Oxford Vaccine Group, and other non-medical employment.

Many are working in positions such as Doctor, Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Trials Data Manager, Trial Coordinator, Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, Research Scientists in academia or industry, Independent Scientific Investigators, Medical and Science writers, and Marketing and Communications roles.

Application deadline

09 December 2024, 01 September 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,500per year

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

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

Students can experience campus life while living in London, one of the most exciting cities on the planet. The best of both worlds!
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    32nd out of 94 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    141 62%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    52nd

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    52nd

    24

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