Program Overview

Model-based Drug Development

Overview

The Model-based Drug Development program is designed to provide students with mathematical modeling skills for computational approaches in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This program allows students to study one or more units from the MSc Model-based Drug Development degree as standalone courses for continuing professional development.

Entry Requirements

• 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

Application and Selection

• Apply online through the university's application form
• Supporting documents required (see Advice to applicants section)
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis up until two weeks before the start of each unit
• Late applications may be considered, but the university reserves the right to close applications earlier if the course is full

Course Details

• Study one or more units from the MSc Model-based Drug Development degree as standalone courses for continuing professional development
• Develop mathematical modeling 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

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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Modular | N | N | N | Y

Fees

• 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

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 will be made clear to students at the point of application

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS)
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests

Related Subject Areas

• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences