About the course

Our MSc Model-based Drug Development course provides the knowledge and skills for making evidence-based decisions at various stages of drug development. It covers the scientific and regulatory aspects of evaluating a drug, with emphasis on the use of mathematical modelling and simulation methods. You will learn why these methods are so highly valued by industry and regulatory authorities as effective, cost-saving, decision-making tools. Learning is reinforced via application of modelling and simulation skills to real pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data. The course has been developed with an emphasis on mechanistic approaches to assessing and predicting pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PKPD), such as physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK). As this comes under the general umbrella of systems biology, you will be able to apply your knowledge of modelling and simulation in various areas of research within the pharmaceutical industry. Full-time students benefit from immersion in the varied biomedical research environment at The University of Manchester, including interaction with research staff at the renowned Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research . Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£33,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Manchester
Semester (September), 2025	Manchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Manchester

We require an UG honours degree (minimum Lower Second or equivalent) from a reputable internationally-recognised institution in: Pharmaceutical sciences, Biomedical sciences, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics.

　　IELTS: 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing

　　Internet-based TOEFL: 90 with a minimum of 22 in each component.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Manchester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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