MRES Pharmacology and Biotechnology
Sheffield Hallam University
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Undertake an extended research project in industry-standard labs, with real research groups - gaining the knowledge and skills you need to work in pharmacology and biology. Undertake taught modules and an extended research project in a professional lab. Explore the fundamental principles of molecular pharmacology and biotechnology. Enhance your laboratory skills from experimental design through to interpretation of results. Learn how to synthesise new drugs, or produce them from genetically ...Read more

Undertake an extended research project in industry-standard labs, with real research groups - gaining the knowledge and skills you need to work in pharmacology and biology. Undertake taught modules and an extended research project in a professional lab. Explore the fundamental principles of molecular pharmacology and biotechnology. Enhance your laboratory skills from experimental design through to interpretation of results. Learn how to synthesise new drugs, or produce them from genetically modified microorganism. Develop as an autonomous learner capable of reflecting on learning, knowledge and professional practices. This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for professional pharmacologists and biotechnologists. You’ll learn to translate laboratory medical research into clinical applications, and study topics such as diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of disease. Throughout, you'll learn to apply medical biotechnology, biopharmaceutics and drugs.

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Students with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.

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£11,940 per year

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£20,700 per year

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£20,700 per year

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24 Oct 25
MSc Pharmacology and Biotechnology
The people in the university are very supportive and be ready to help everytime and every situation. There are some faculty which basically discriminate and they don't help when...
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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

Founded over 175 years ago, Sheffield Hallam University offers academic excellence in an environment where postgraduate students work...

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