• The MSc/PgD/PgC in Pharmacovigilance is a programme developed by the School of Life Sciences and the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA).
• This programme is the only Pharmacovigilance MSc in the UK and has attracted students from the EU, the USA and beyond.
• The programme includes eight taught modules, provided as intensive three-day workshops, and for the MSc award, a research project.
• It is taught mainly through teams of staff drawn from the professions appropriate to pharmacovigilance. This is a major feature of the programme, the majority of staff delivering the courses will be acknowledged experts.
• The aim is to provide a postgraduate education in pharmacovigilance, including relevant techniques, the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines, handling safety issues and the role of systems and processes.

Entry requirements

• A first or second class Honours Degree in Biosciences, Pharmacy or Biological Chemistry
• Or a professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above
• Or a qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry
• Or a first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines that would be judged as equivalent to the above

Plus at least 6 months experience in full-time Pharmacovigilance work and proficiency in English as demonstrated by an approved test e.g. ILETS score 7.0.

Applicants not within the categories described above, but who can demonstrate by other qualifications, research publications or appropriate experience that they can succeed on the course will be considered on individual merit.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• No study routes available

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

PIPA (Pharmamaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association)