Pharmacology with Integrated Master's

Advance your career in pharmacology by gaining master's level problem-solving, communication and research skills to drive innovation in drug discovery and development. Combing a unique blend of cutting-edge theory and extensive practical experience, our four-year programme will be of particular interest to those who wish to continue in a research career, such as further study to PhD level, work in industry or the wider bioscience sector.

Why choose this course?

• Gain the master's level research skills to get ahead in industry or academia

• Advanced understanding of the processes involved in research dissemination and funding

• Evaluate current literature and complex methodologies to an advanced level in pharmacology and drug discovery

• Apply your learning in our state-of-the-art laboratories, gaining hands-on practical skills in the design and conduct of authentic research studies

• Innovative and authentic assessments are designed to foster creativity, leadership and self-reflection

Our MSci programme is designed to enhance your employability and deepen your subject-specific expertise by exploring advanced research topics, such as experimental design, data analysis, presentation, evaluation, literature reviews, and grant proposals. You will also develop advanced research skills by undertaking an extended research project where you will formulate a research question and design and conduct investigations to address it.

Your final year is strategically designed to provide you with advanced employability skills and subject-specific knowledge. You'll gain sophisticated problem-solving and communication skills, critically evaluate scientific literature, and undertake an authentic extended research project. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional skills such as leadership, innovation, communication and the ability to work safely and ethically.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.