Master of Arts [M.A] [Health Promotion and Education, PGCert, PGDip] From University of Brighton

Discovery and development of new drugs and medicines is a complex and multidisciplinary process. In order to successfully develop these therapeutics we must first understand both their mechanism of action, and more importantly assess their potential to cause adverse or damaging effects upon the body. Assessment of these effects and characterisation of their mechanistic basis is a central and legal requirement within drug discovery and development.

This is a very dynamic and current discipline involving profiling of both known and novel mechanisms of secondary drug action, which in principle can lead to the success or failure of new therapeutics.

Our aim is to provide an industry relevant course and equip students for careers or research in the development and safety assessment of new medicines. The course will address key aspects of preclinical drug evaluation through the study of drug discovery and development; safety pharmacology; mechanisms of drug-induced toxicities; regulatory affairs and bioanalytical sciences.

The Masters in Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology is a one-year programme from University of Bradford. In addition to lectures and tutorials, it includes practical laboratory based study and seminars provided by scientists from regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies. You will also undertake case studies and critical appraisals of current drugs or techniques appropriate to this discipline.

Career Prospects:

Graduates in Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology have excellent employment prospects. This Masters programme provides knowledge and training applicable to a wide range of careers within the pharmaceutical industry or medicinal research.