MSc Model-based Drug Development - Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modelling / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2024

Academic entry qualification overview

We require an UG honours degree (minimum Lower Second or equivalent) from a reputable internationally-recognised institution in:

  • Pharmaceutical sciences and other health sciences related degrees;
  • Biomedical sciences;
  • Pharmacology;
  • Chemistry;
  • Engineering;
  • Mathematics;
  • Statistics.

Priority will be given to students with the strongest grades from high-ranking institutions. We expect successful applicants to demonstrate:

  • Interest and basic understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic concepts.
  • Numerical ability.
  • Prior experience and/or evidenced interest in use of relevant scientific programming languages.

English language

English language students whose first language is not English require a minimum of one of the following:

  • IELTS: 7.0 with at least 6.5 in writing
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 94 with a minimum of 22 in each component.

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University pre-sessional English language course if your current IELTS scores are:

  • minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing plus enrolment and attendance on the 5-week pre-sessional course (PS5);
  • minimum 6.0 overall with 5.5 in writing plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10).

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English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.