MSc (Neuropharmacology)

Attempting to find new drug treatments central nervous system (CNS) diseases is a major global priority. This requires a collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and academic institutions. It involves:-

• The identification of drug targets in the CNS disease state of interest 
• Discovery and preclinical profiling of substances acting on this drug target 
• The clinical evaluation for efficacy and safety

The Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has been actively engaged in neuropharmacological research for over 30 years. In 1998, the MSc in Neuropharmacology was introduced to provide students with the skills necessary to develop a career in important area of research.

Programme outcomes include:-

• Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the principles and concepts of neuropharmacology
• Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the recent developments and applications in the field of neuropharmacology
• Demonstrating a high-skill level in a wide range of laboratory skills for neuropharmacological investigations
• Communicating experimental findings in neuropharmacology effectively, using a variety of verbal, written and visual means
• Designing, conducting, analysing and presenting their original laboratory‐based research

Trimester 1

• Neuroscience: 5 ECTS
• Central Neurotransmission: 5 ECTS
• Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology: 5 ECTS
• Applied Concepts in Pharmacology: 5 ECTS
• Experimental Methods in Pharmacology: 10 ECTS

Trimester 2

• Experimental Neuropharmacology: 15 ECTS
• Current Topics in Neuropharmacology: 10 ECTS
• Neuropharmacology & Therapeutics: 5 ECTS

Trimester 3

• Neuropharmacology Research Project: 30 ECTS