Overview

The Drug Development Science MSc at King's College London eqiups indivduals with the knowedge ad skills to manage drug development projects and make critical decisions during the development of a medicine. It has been framed in such a manner that it will enhance the skills of those working in the pharmaceutical industry, who wish to take a leadership role in drug development and those who currently work in aligned clinical or scientific disciplines and wish to enter this field.

Key benefits

King's is ranked 13th in the world for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)

The study programme is compliant with both the PharmaTrain initiative of the European Commission and thus allows international transfer of credits.

Components of the course are taught by members of pharmaceutical companies and regulatory authorities giving you insights and up-to-the- minute knowledge of drug development.

Highly flexible course with a part-time option that will allow you to study around your work schedule.

Delivered by leading experts from the academic staff of King’s College London who work closely with the biopharmaceutical sector and the regulatory authorities.

Career prospects

It is expected that students who complete this course will be able to work in a medicines development field, opening up job opportunities that might have previously been beyond their reach and enhancing their value to their employers. Previous students have gone on to work in regulatory agencies, clinical research companies, leading pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and pharmaceutical contract research organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preclinical Science

Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

Biological and Advanced Therapies

Drug Safety & Ethics

Clinical Drug Development

Drug Development Statistics and Data Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) or a 2:1 first degree in pharmacy, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related subject, or overseas equivalent.

Applicants without a degree but with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

A personal statement is required. (maximum 4,000 characters)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One reference is required: professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part time: Per15 credit module £1,770, Per60 credit module £7,082
Int. Part time: Per15 credit module £2,771, Per60 credit module £11,086

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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