Program Overview
The Clinical Drug Development at Queen Mary University of London is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Drug Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Drug Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Study Design
- Practical Aspects of Clinical Research and Early Drug Development
- Ethics and Regulation
- Data Management and Statistics
- Specific Topics in Clinical Trial Design
- Elective Dissertation
- Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics
- Marketing Healthcare
- Dissertation
- Drug Discovery and Pre-clinical Research and Development
- Toxicology.
- Health and the Human Body
- Healthcare Organisation and Decision-making
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For entry onto the programme you will need either an appropriate degree or equivalent from a recognised academic institution, or an appropriate professional qualification (for example nursing,) or experience acceptable to the Programme Director and Director of Graduate Studies.
If English is your second language, you will also require a minimum IELTS 6.5.
International applicants- Students from outside of the UK help form a global community here at Queen Mary. For detailed country specific entry requirements please visit the International section of our website. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Mary University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
