Overview
- Degree awarded
- PG Credit
- Duration
- Varies by unit
- Entry requirements
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We require an undergraduate honours degree (minimum Lower Second or equivalent) from a reputable internationally-recognised institution in:
- pharmaceutical sciences;
- biomedical sciences;
- pharmacology;
- chemistry;
- engineering;
- mathematics;
- statistics.
- How to apply
You should apply for this course by completing our online application form . See the Advice to applicants section for details of the supporting documents we require with your form.
We recommend that you apply as early as possible; we accept applications on a rolling basis up until two weeks before the start of each unit. Late applications may be considered. We reserve the right to close applications earlier if the course is full.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular | N | N | N | Y |
Course overview
- Study one or more units from our MSc Model-based Drug Development degree as standalone courses for continuing professional development.
- Develop mathematical modelling skills for computational approaches in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Fit further study into your schedule if you do not have the time to undertake a full master's course.
- Study at a university ranked 5th in the UK for Pharmacy (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- Benefit from workshop sessions by applying the skills you develop to real-world data.
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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Modular (part-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): £1,900 per 15 credits
International, including EU, students (per annum): £3,600 per 15 credits
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 4563
- pgtaught.pharmacy@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/pharmacy/cpd/
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
We require an undergraduate honours degree (minimum Lower Second or equivalent) from a reputable internationally-recognised institution in:
- pharmaceutical sciences;
- biomedical sciences;
- pharmacology;
- chemistry;
- engineering;
- mathematics;
- statistics.
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).
See further information about requirements for your country .
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
You should apply for this course by completing our online application form . See the Advice to applicants section for details of the supporting documents we require with your form.
We recommend that you apply as early as possible; we accept applications on a rolling basis up until two weeks before the start of each unit. Late applications may be considered. We reserve the right to close applications earlier if the course is full.
Course details
Course description
Our range of Model-based Drug Development CPD units provide you with the knowledge and skills in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for making evidence-based decisions at various stages of drug development.
If you are interested in studying model-based drug development at postgraduate level to further your professional prospects, but don't have the time to dedicate to a full master's course, you can take one or more units from our MSc as standalone continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
Students benefit from interaction with research staff at the renowned Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research.
The CPD courses are designed for science, engineering or mathematics graduates, and scientists linked to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to expand their expertise while working in the industry.
You can transfer the credits earned through these CPD units to contribute towards an MSc award if you wish.
Available units
- Basic Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (6 weeks, 15 credits)
- Physiologically-based Pharmacokinetics and In Vitro-In Vivo Extrapolation (6 weeks, 15 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Physiologically-based PK Models (6 weeks, 15 credits)
- Data Analysis in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (12 weeks, 30 credits)
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics | PHAR69921 | 15 | Optional |
| PBPK and In Vitro In Vivo Extrapolation (IVIVE) (1) Fundamental Concepts | PHAR69922 | 15 | Optional |
| Data Analysis in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics | PHAR69923 | 30 | Optional |
| Biostatistics | PHAR69931 | 15 | Optional |
| PBPK and IVIVE 2 Advanced Concepts and Applications | PHAR69932 | 15 | Optional |