Overview

The Pharmacology course at the University of Oxford is taught over one year from October to September.

The first term covers core material using lectures, seminars and practical work, and aims to ensure that all students achieve the core knowledge of the principles and practice of pharmacology. The subjects covered include cell and receptor pharmacology, tissue and organism pharmacology, and pharmacology of the nervous system. At the end of the term, students sit a computer-based qualifying exam; passing this exam allows them to continue the course.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course, either within the Department of Pharmacology or other University departments, is the responsibility of the Department of Pharmacology and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Project supervisors may be found outside the Department of Pharmacology subject to approval from the department.

In the case of students who require specific help to adjust to an academic programme or to a new range of skills, the Course Director will work with them to ensure that they have additional support.

Graduate destinations

MSc students wishing to continue their studies apply for DPhil places in the UK and overseas. Others carry on to medical school, work for pharmaceutical companies and health services around the world or as research assistants and clinical trials co-ordinators.

Other career destinations include positions as medical writers, patent lawyers, regulatory affair officers and medical sales representatives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Cell Signalling

Neuropharmacology I: Neurodegeneration

Neuropharmacology II: Psychopharmacology

Drug Discovery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

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Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available

Language

English

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110

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 700 words

Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must be academic

Tuition Fees

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36250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15890 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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