About Drug Toxicology And Safety Pharmacology Msc in University of Bradford
Overview
This full-time Master's programme provides a comprehensive overview of drug safety practices within the drug development process.
It addresses key aspects of preclinical drug evaluation through the study of:
- Drug discovery and development
- Safety pharmacology
- Mechanisms of drug-induced toxicities
- Regulatory affairs
- Bioanalytical sciences
It will give you state-of-the-art training in preclinical toxicology, with an emphasis on the molecular in vitro and in vivo aspects of toxicology and safety pharmacology assessments.
As part of the programme you will undertake an original research project that will be the basis of your dissertation.
Delivered at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, an internationally renowned research institution, the programme gives you the skills you need for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or regulatory bodies, along with the foundations for PhD study.
Drug toxicology and safety pharmacology lies at the heart of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and demand for highly skilled practitioners in this field is extremely high.
Learning and assessment
A wide variety of teaching methods appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules are employed throughout the programme and are supported by the virtual learning environment provided by the University.
Students will experience lectures from ICT research/teaching staff and visiting clinicians and industrial researchers, small group workshops, one-to-one tutorials and practical classes.
Students will also attend the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics Research Seminar programme. Self-directed independent learning forms a significant component at MSc level; students will be supported to develop the attributes and skills needed for life-long learning and continued professional development.
Directed private study will involve students in a variety of activities, which include directed reading of selected textbooks and specified source literature, use of the virtual learning environment (directed web-based materials), report writing, preparing presentations to deliver to peers, and other assignments.
Career prospects
The largest destination of our graduates is enrolment in PhD studies (47%) including here at Bradford, as well as King’s College London, Cambridge, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Sheffield.
Career destination of our graduates include the NHS, Covance, Envigo, St James Hospital Leeds, Cyprotex, Chiltern, Perrigo, Dewsbury & District Hospital, Liverpool Institute of Translational Medicine, and Public Health England.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 70-60% depending on your university.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
- TOEFL : overall 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading,17 in Writing,17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE : overall score of at least 55, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests
University of Bradford Highlights
Type of institute |
Public |
Courses offered |
Undergraduate and graduate. |
Mode of program |
Online and on-campus |
Housing facilities |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, and grants. |
Mode of application |
Online |
Alumni strength |
140,000 |
Student population |
10,000+ |
University of Bradford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below mentions the cost of attendance for 42 to 51 weeks. The cost may vary according to the needs of individuals.
Items |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Tuition and fees |
15,000-22,000 |
Accommodation |
2,140 – 6,080 |
Food, toiletries, and laundry (based on 50 per week) |
2,100-2,550 |
Books and supplies |
420-510 |
Mobile phone |
420-510 |
Local Travel |
420-510 |
Setup costs |
500 |
Insurance for personal possessions |
70 |
Estimated total |
21,070-32,460 |
University of Bradford Application Process
Application fee: 20-25 GBP
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts of high school or college.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Scores of Standardized exams to study in the UK. (GRE/GMAT)
- CV or resume.
- Letters of reference (2)
- Work experience (graduates only)
English Proficiency Test Scores
Requirements vary per program but below are the general requirements
Tests |
Minimum scores |
IELTS |
6.0 overall with nothing less than 5.0 in all components or 5.5 in each of the components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English |
ISEII with Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, or ISE III with Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. |
TOEFL (iBT) |
80 overall with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Pearson PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) |
Overall of 55, with at least 46 in each of the four components or 51 in all components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Cambridge Advanced Certificate and Cambridge Proficiency Certificate |
Grade C |
Note: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the university temporarily accepts TOEFL at Home test, LanguageCert exam, and Linguaskill English test.