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The School of Pharmacy receivedits grant of arms in March, 1950.It includes our motto ‘Salutifer Orbi’which translates as ‘Bringing Healthto the World’.

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Welcome from the DeanAbout usOur research profileResearch centresNew technologies and innovationsAcademic facilitiesMSc in Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and PolicyMSc in Drug DeliveryMSc in Drug DiscoveryMSc in PharmacognosyMaster of Research (MRes)PhD ProgrammeInternational studentsAccommodation and FinancesOur location and map

The School of Pharmacy is the only institution in the UK dedicated to education and research in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality teaching and learning and undertake research that is relevant to patients and health care practice, medicines discovery and development, and society as a whole.

The School of Pharmacy is dedicated to supporting the career and personal development of its students and the demand for our graduates at all levels is strong. In our innovative Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) undergraduate degree, we integrate the pharmaceutical and molecular sciences with clinical therapeutics and patient care to meet the needs of the next generation

of pharmacists in all sectors – community, primary care, hospital, industry, regulatory and academia. Our postgraduate students work alongside academics at the forefront of a range of research fields including cancer medicines, nanotechnology, drug delivery, neuroscience, paediatric medicines, public health, medication error and risk, and medicines-taking behaviour.

We are proud that we have a strong reputation both nationally and overseas, as a result of over 160 years of proven excellence in teaching and research. We seek students who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives through the discovery, design, delivery and use of medicines. If that is you, then I look forward to welcoming you to the School.

Professor Anthony SmithPrincipal and Dean

The Dean, ProfessorAnthony Smith

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About us

The School of Pharmacy is one of the most highly rated pharmacy schools in the UK and the only institution completely dedicated to pharmacy teaching and research.

We have a long tradition ofacademic and research excellence.Founded by the PharmaceuticalSociety of Great Britain in 1842 to‘elevate the profession of pharmacyby furnishing the means of properinstruction’, we have successfullyevolved to meet the changing demands of the education and pharmacy sectors for over 160 years. Our ability to embrace change and develop has been a key factor in our longevity and, although we draw extensively upon our heritage and tradition, we are continually pushing our research forward into the future.

Our four-year undergraduate pharmacy course leads to the honours degree of Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and, after a further year of paid pre-registration training, to registration as a pharmacist in Great Britain. We offer five different taught postgraduate degrees and our research degrees encompass a wide range of fields. Our continuing professional development programme provides training for practising pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

We are ranked in the top tier forboth teaching quality and researchIn a recent inspection by the QualityAssurance Agency for Higher Education, we were highly praisedfor

the quality of our teaching and our support for students. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise for British universities 90 per cent of our research activity was deemed internationally significant with 25 per cent identified as world-leading.

Our academic faculty is at the vanguard of science and practiceResearch underpins all our teaching. Our faculty includes many internationally renowned researchers who are at the forefront of their chosen fields. Our academics bring this experience and knowledge into the lecture theatre and their dedication and accessibility is an integral part of our unique School culture.

We are the only institution in the UK dedicated to pharmacy teaching and researchWe accommodate approximately 1,300 students, including 700 undergraduates studying on the MPharm degree, 95 on full-time MSc degrees and 120 undertaking research leading to a PhD. The remainder are part-time students, pharmacists or pharmacy technicians engaged in continuing professional development. The School encourages an open and welcoming environment in which teachers, professionals and students

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can interact. All are connected byan interest in medicines – how theywork, how they are made and howthey are used by people to preventand treat disease. The School is hometo eleven specialist research centresand the first Global InternationalPharmaceutical Federation (FIP)Collaborating Centre in partnershipwith WHO and UNESCO.

We are a centre for collaborationand innovationWe are an outward looking institution and have formal links with many London teaching hospitals including Barts and The London, Guy’s and St Thomas’, and Chelsea and Westminster.

We also collaborate with our fellow specialist colleges from the University of London, most notably the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the Royal Veterinary College, the School of

Oriental and African Studies, the Institute of Education and Birkbeck College. Our first major project has been the establishment of the London International Development Centre, which is one of the largest multidisciplinary groups in the UK tackling international development issues.

Your career and futureYour degree will be awarded by the University of London and our graduates go on to find success in community and hospital pharmacy, industrial research and development, academia, publishing and in many other careers in both the UK and overseas.

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Our research profile

Fig 1:Quality profiles

Fig 2:Size of Submission

Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008The RAE is the main way that Higher Education Institutions measure the quality of their research. Panels of academics in 67 different subjects assess the quality of their peers’ work. They consider the quality of research, the environment in which it is produced and the esteem in which researchers are held. All the research submitted was rated either 4* (world-leading), 3* (internationally excellent), 2* (internationally recognised), 1* (nationally recognised) or 0 (sub-standard). The results of the RAE 2008 were excellent news for the School of Pharmacy.

The School submitted 55 of its academics for assessment and achieved a superb quality profile. The quality profile for the School ranks 25% of our research as 4*, 40% as 3*, 25% as 2* and 10% as 1*. The combination of the strength of our quality profile (fig.1) and the size of our submission (fig.2) marks us as one of the most important centres for pharmacy research in UK education and places us top of the pharmacy ‘power league table’ according to Research Fortnight.

The School of Pharmacy is a research-led institution in which teaching and learning take place in an active research environment.

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Research centres

The School is organised into four academic departments and each department has one or more associated specialist research centres.

Centre for Cancer MedicinesThe role of the Centre for Cancer Medicines is to foster multi-disciplinary collaborations between those members of the School involved in various aspects of cancer studies, and to enhance links with external organisations and cancer research groups, especially with clinical colleagues.

Cancer Research UK Biomolecular Structure GroupThe recognition of nucleic acid sequence and structure is fundamental to many cellular processes. The Group’s goal is to understand the molecular basis of these processes by studying nucleic acid recognition by small molecules, nucleic acids themselves, and by proteins.

Cancer Research UK Protein-Protein Interaction Drug Discovery Research GroupThe Group’s mission is to design, synthesise and evaluate novel inhibitors of protein-protein interactions with a special interest in the HIF and STAT signalling pathways, which will be developed into novel cancer chemotherapeutic agents for Phase I evaluation.

Centre for Pharmacognosy and PhytotherapyPharmacognosy is the discipline covering all areas of medicinal plant research, a field of study which relies on diverse methods, but is unified by an interest in securing human’s supply of safe and efficacious medicines derived of plants.

Gene Targeting Drug Design Research GroupThe Group’s research goals are to design, synthesise and develop novel anticancer and antibacterial drugs, taking them forward to the first stages of clinical trials.

Molecular Neuroscience Research GroupThe research group investigates the structure, function and regulation of two fast-acting ligand-gated ion channel neurotransmitter receptors, the major inhibitory GABA

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and the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) subclass of excitatory glutamate neurotransmitter receptor, important protein molecules pivotal to maintaining fidelity of brain function.

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Centre for ToxicologyResearch at the Centre for Toxicology is focused in three areas: the combination effects of mixtures of environmental pollutants with endocrine-disrupting properties; anti-tumour agents and novel drug carrier systems; and organ toxicity.

Centre for Drug Delivery ResearchThe Centre now consists of three groups that share common goals and the infrastructure that allows us to perform research in developing advanced delivery systems. The shared goal is to generate knowledge that will allow novel and advanced delivery systems for a variety of applications to reach the clinic fast and effectively.

Centre for Paediatric Pharmacy ResearchThe Centre is a fruitful collaboration between The School of Pharmacy, the Institute of Child Health and the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The mission of the Centre is to improve the health of children through interdisciplinary collaborative research which addresses questions central to medicines for children.

Centre for Behavioural MedicineThe overall aim of the Centre is to make healthcare more efficient by understanding and addressing the psychological and behavioural factors explaining variation in response to treatment.

Centre for Medication Safety and Service QualityThe Centre is as a joint initiative between the School of Pharmacy and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, the largest NHS Trust in the UK and the UK’s first Academic Health sciences Centre. The aims of the Centre are to conduct high quality research into medication safety, and to translate these findings into practice to make the use of medication safer for patients and the public.

FIP Collaborating CentreThe FIP Collaborating Centre is a joint partnership between the School of Pharmacy, University of London and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The FIP Collaborating Centre serves as a conduit for expertise, research and development in collaboration with key stakeholders in health care, including the WHO and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Professor Andreas KortenkampHead of Centre for Toxicology

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9Microparticles for oral drug deliveryMatrix microparticles have been formulated from a variety of pH-sensitive polymers capable of delivering drugs to different regions of the GI tract by virtue of the proximal to distal increases in physiological pH. Microparticles can also be fabricated from water-insoluble polymers, or polymer blends, to offer a variety of tailored drug release profiles.

Improved lung delivery using pressurised metered dose inhalersResearchers at the School, have developed anovel method for formulation of drugs for efficient delivery to the lung using pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs).

Novel antibacterial molecules effective against MRSA Novel molecules isolated from the plant genus Hypericum have been shown to have high antibacterial properties, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus.

Formulation for delivery of drugs to the colonThis novel technology utilises a combination of amylose and pH-responsive polymer in a combined coating. The coating is applicableto tablet and pellets, and has been demonstrated in human trials to target drugs more efficiently than the best currently marketed commercial product.

Anti-Cancer AgentsResearchers at the School have developed novel molecules which interact with quadruplex structures to modulate gene expression. These include chemotherapeutic agents and telomerase inhibitors. Recent studies have pointed to the tertiarystructure of DNA in control over gene expression. By creating molecules which interact with these structures, researchers at the School have been able to demonstrate decrease in gene expression. The molecules thus have potential as anti-cancer agents through modulation of expression of cancer related genes.

Dr Bill LindsayBusiness Development ManagerT: +44 (0)20 7753 5967 E: [email protected]

New technologies and innovations

The School has an outstanding record for commercialising its novel technologies through its spinout companies; Lipoxen, Pharmaterials, PolyTherics, Spirogen and Therakind.

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Academic facilities

The main facilities for students are based inthe Brunswick Square building.

Lecture theatres and classroomsThere are two large lecture theatres –the Maplethorpe and John Hanbury– each with multimedia facilities. Other teaching facilities include a small lecture theatre and a variety ofclassrooms and seminar rooms. Someclasses for MSc students are also heldat 21 Russell Square.

LaboratoriesThe School has some of the best equipped laboratories in the UK with the very latest analytical instrumentation. Students undertaking project work do so in the research laboratories of their supervisors, which are situated over six floors of the School.

In 2009 the School opened a new Molecular Pharmacy wing. This seven storey 980m² wing places scientists from across all the pharmaceutical sciences alongside each other to create a centre for collaborative research into the discovery, design and development of medicines. Five floors house research laboratories with each floor devoted to a particular discipline: discovering new drugs to treat cancer, searching for new ways to defeat antibioticresistant infections such as MRSA, exploring the use of nanotechnology to deliver drug molecules to the right place within the patient, exploring the

rich resource of natural products extracted from micro-organisms and plants as clues for new drugs and finally using the very latest molecular genetic techniques to understand disorders of the brain.

The LibraryThe School of Pharmacy has its ownrecently refurbished library withan excellent collection of materialcovering the complete biomedicalspectrum as well as pharmaceuticalsubjects. The Library currentlysubscribes to around 4,000 scholarlyelectronic journals and over 150print journals. The collection holdssome 15,000 volumes, including thetextbook collection. Library staff, who

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are biomedical information specialists, conduct weekly training sessions on all aspects of information retrieval.

School of Pharmacy students also have access rights to the libraries of 58 other academic institutions in the London area, many of which are close by, whose libraries are open late in the evening and at weekends. You can also use the British Library collection and the library at the Wellcome Trust. Pharmacy students can also borrow from the Library of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Computer UnitThe Computer Unit maintains the 100+ workstations that are available for student use around the School.The main IT Suite was recently totally refurbished and now offers a state of the art open access area and training room. Printing facilities are available, and students have access to a dedicated fileserver to store their files either in a shared folder or in a personal folder if required. PhD students also have access to additional computing facilities intheir departments.

Blackboard and e-mailThe School uses the Blackboard

managed learning environment as anintegral part of all courses. Blackboard is used for communication, course notes, timetables, tutorial material, multiple choice questionnaire sets, example problems and the digital submission of some course work.Students have continuous online access to Blackboard and a web-based e-mail account.

Multimedia UnitThe Multimedia Unit provides aservice for staff and postgraduatestudents. The Unit runs its own workshops and provides comprehensive student support,conducting small group teachingseminars when required. This enables postgraduates and staff to present a professional image at seminar and conference presentations.

Free WiFi accessThe School has a LAN networkwhich enables students to access theinternet using a wireless connectionanywhere in the School. Students may bring their own laptops or borrow one from the Library.

Postgraduate

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and PolicyMSc in Drug DeliveryMSc in Drug DiscoveryMSc in PharmacognosyMaster of Research (MRes)

Dr Catherine Tuleu,Senior Lecturer andDeputy Director of theCentre for PaediatricPharmacy Research

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MSc in Clinical Pharmacy,International Practice and Policy

This MSc programme is designed for overseaspharmacists intending to practise outside theUK who wish to develop the clinical expertiseneeded to implement pharmaceutical careservices adapted to their home country.

IntroductionThe programme is centred on thehealth priorities of the World HealthOrganisation (WHO), and includesboth taught courses within theSchool (e.g. clinical therapeutics,research methods, management andinternational perspectives in health),and clinical/research experiencesat teaching hospitals in the Londonarea. Clinical experiences at thehospital include carrying out patientprofiles, taking drug histories, andshadowing specialist pharmacistson ward rounds and in clinics. Theprogramme requires a substantialcommitment to self-directed learning.

This degree does not lead to registration with the GeneralPharmaceutical Council.

English language proficiencyRequired for all applicants whosefirst language is not English, evenif previous study is undertaken inEnglish.

IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in each skill area • orTOEFL 580 (paper-based) or 92 • (internet-based) or 237 with 4 in TWE (computer-based)

Attendance at a pre-sessionallanguage course may be required asa condition of the offer of a place.

Programme structureThe MSc programme comprises taught modules at the School of Pharmacy and clinical placementsat hospitals in and around London.The course is organised into threeterms. Students should expect tospend the entire 12 months in theUK, working approximately 40 hoursa week on the course.

First termTherapeutic areas prioritised • by the WHO, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases.

CalendarStart in late September and end inearly September of the followingyear

Duration1 year full-time

Entry requirementsA degree in pharmacy with secondclass honours or higher andregistration as a pharmacist inyour home country. At least oneyear’s relevant work experiencein a clinical setting is normallyrequired.

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Social pharmacy skills, including • literature review, critical appraisal, consultation skills, presentation skillsCoursework includes patient • profiles, case notes and journal clubOne day per week at hospital site•

Second termHealth services research methods• International perspectives in health• Further therapeutic topics• Coursework includes patient • profiles, case presentations and literature dissertationTwo days per week at hospital site•

Third termResearch

Coursework includes a report on • a proposed pharmaceutical care service for the student’s home country, and a project report from a placement-based research/audit assignment.Three days per week at hospital site•

Teaching and learningMany students are used to a purelydidactic approach to teaching andlearning when they first arrive. Theyare surprised by the expectation thatthey must learn to analyse the subjectmatter critically, question whattheir teachers are saying and takeresponsibility for their own learning.Students will develop new learningstyles as they progress through thecourse. This makes for a stimulatingand challenging year where selfdevelopment is central.

Teaching methods range from lectures and workshops to case tutorials and small group work. Students keep a portfolio and take part in peer evaluation and feedback sessions.

AssessmentProgress is assessed by a mid-yearwritten examination, a variety ofcoursework assignments, researchprojects and oral presentations.

Clinical placementsStudents will gain clinical andresearch experience through aplacement at a London teachinghospital under the supervision ofa clinical specialist. The clinicalplacements are designed to supportacademic learning, and are notintended as work experience training. The placements allow students access to patients, in order to identify suitable cases for the coursework. The course is designed to develop pharmaceutical care skills, and to apply these to the health care needs of individual patients.

Course DirectorProfessor Felicity Smith, BPharm,MA, PhD, MRPharmSProfessor of Pharmacy Practice

Course Co-ordinatorJean Taylor BPharm, MSc, PGCEMScCPIPPT +44 (0)20 7874 1273F +44 (0)20 7753 5920E [email protected]

How to applyDownload the application fromwww.pharmacy.ac.uk/apply_msccp.html

Applicants must submit an application form directly to The School of Pharmacy:

RegistryThe School of PharmacyUniversity of London29/39 Brunswick SquareLondon WC1N 1AXUnited Kingdom

T: +44 (0)20 7753 5831F: +44 (0)20 7753 5829E :[email protected]

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MSc in Drug Delivery

This MSc was introduced in specific response tothe requirements of the pharmaceutical industry for highly skilled, competent scientists capable of taking new, promising drug candidates and developing them into world-class medicines.

IntroductionThe programme develops the keyskills needed to pursue a career inindustrial product development or aresearch career in the design of drugdelivery systems. The course placesparticular emphasis on developingresearch skills and students areexpected to join the research group ofone of our internationally-recognisedacademics for around six months.



Attendance at a pre-sessionallanguage course may be required as acondition of the offer of a place.

Programme structureThe MSc has a strong taught element,which is rigorous enough to stretchyou academically yet flexible enoughto be tailored to your scientificinterests. Five modules are availablefrom which you must choose three.Courses are updated yearly to ensure they encompass the very latest scientific advances and developments. Course material is delivered by academic staff and internationally recognised guest speakers from academia or industry giving you the chance to interact with some of the leading figures in the field.

First termChoose two modules from three:

Overcoming Biological BarriersThis module focuses on modified release technologies and the barriers encountered to both mucosal and non-mucosal drug delivery. The properties



Entry requirementsSecond class honours degree or higher in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.

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of polymers are discussed in relationto their application in controlled release systems. Emphasis is placedon microsphere and nanoparticletechnologies and the applications ofthese particulates to drug delivery.The nature of the barriers to achieving delivery by the oral, nasal, pulmonary, ocular, buccal and transdermal routes are studied in detail together with recent developments in devices and formulations to enable effective drugadministration by these routes.

BiotherapeuticsMedicines in the new century willencompass a wide variety of actives(low molecular weight heterocycliccompounds, peptides, proteins,nucleotides, cells and even tissues).Development of these productswill be largely driven by rapidlyadvancing insight into the molecularbasis of both biological function andpathological processes.

These actives, especially the biopharmaceuticals or biologics will need comprehensive activity/ toxicology profiling, a new set of analytic descriptors and, crucially, advanced drug delivery technologies. The aim of this module is to equip current and future drug delivery scientists with the skills to formulate and deliver these new actives.

Clinical PharmaceuticsHospital Pharmacy Productionand Quality ManagementThis half-module course, taught in conjunction with senior hospital production and quality assurance staff, considers the legislation relating to production and the design validation and commissioning of a manufacturing unit. Control of starting materials, premises and documentation are then covered, followed by consideration of the processes involved in sterile and non-sterile manufacturing and production of materials for clinical trials.

Paediatric Drug DeliveryChildren are not small adults and themanagement of paediatric medicinesin practice is challenging. Researchand development of paediatricformulations has been encouraged byupdates from worldwide regulatoryauthorities. Formulation of drugdelivery systems for neonates, infantsand children, linked to routes ofadministration and complianceissues, as well as consideration ofdifferences in drug deposition andexcipient selection form the keyaspects of this half-module.

Second term

Choose one module from two:

Intelligent Design of MedicinesAll drugs must be formulated toproduce the marketed medicine.Formulation strategy is critical as itcan modify undesirable propertiesof a drug (such as poor solubility,stability or taste) as well as conferringmarketing and patentabilityadvantages. The implementationof the Quality by Design (QbD)philosophy requires characterisationof the physical properties of drugsand excipients and how thesecorrelate with formulation design and product performance. Understanding these relationships is the essence of this module. Considerable emphasis

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is placed on application of analyticaltechniques.

Nanomedicine and Targeted DrugDeliveryThis module will explain theconcept of drug targeting with drugcarriers and distinguish betweenactive and passive drug targeting.An appreciation of the strategiesadopted in the choice of deliverysystem for a particular drug and themethods of characterising the keyparameters of delivery systems willbe developed. Targeting to specifictissues such as brain, liver, spleenand tumours will be discussed. Site-specific delivery and macroparticleuptake in the gastrointestinal tractwill be addressed. The scope andlimitations of specific examples ofcarrier systems such as liposomes,niosomes, nanoparticles and solublepolymer conjugates will be explored.The physiological environment will be emphasised and the latest advances in drug targeting described.

Third termResearch projectThe research project is the largestand most challenging componentof the MSc. You will join and workfull-time for up to four months inone of the many internationally recognised research groups withinthe department, conducting researchon your own unique topic. Duringthis time you will learn to planyour time, design experimentalseries, interpret data and criticallyassess your progress, such that youdevelop into an independent research scientist. Projects are assigned early in term 1, giving you time to conduct a thorough literature review and prepare a literature dissertation.

Teaching and learningTeaching methods include lectures,seminars and tutorials as wellas industrial visits. The modulesinclude shared lectures with MPharmstudents. However, there is a separateweekly tutorial programme for MScstudents.

AssessmentAssessment is by written examinations, coursework assignments and research project.You may be asked to attend an oralexamination.

Course DirectorDr Simon Gaisford BSc, MSc, PhDMRSC, CChem, ILTMDepartment of Pharmaceutics

T +44 (0)20 7753 5863F +44 (0)20 7753 5942E [email protected]

How to applyDownload the application fromwww.pharmacy.ac.uk/apply_pg.html




You will join and work full-time forup to four months in one of the many internationally-recognised research groups within the department, conducting research on your own unique topic.

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MSc in Drug Discovery

This MSc provides a broad overview of the drugdiscovery and development process for graduates in science-based subjects who wish to prepare for PhD-level research or pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry or a government regulatory body.

IntroductionThe course exposes students tomodern platforms for drug discoveryand methods of drug synthesis withhands-on experience of molecularmodelling and computer-baseddrug design, and analytical andsynthetic techniques. The MSccovers marketing, licensing andthe regulatory affairs that form anintegral part of the developmentprocess and includes lectures andseminars from industry-basedscientists and visits to industrialand biotechnological researchlaboratories.



Entry requirementsUpper second class honours degreeor higher in a related subject, such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Genetics, Material Sciences and Medicine.




Programme structureThe MSc programme comprises fivemodules, including a core modulerunning from October to April, twosmaller modules in each of the firstand second terms and a substantiallaboratory-based research project inthe final term.

First termCore module plus two supportingmodules and practical classes:

The Process of Drug Discovery andDevelopment (core module)The core module explains the basisof the pharmaceutical industry byexamining previous successes andcurrent methods in drug discovery.

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Topics include:Introduction to drug targets and • the molecular basis of diseaseHistory of drug discovery and lead • identificationMolecular modelling and structure-• based drug designApproaches to lead compound • synthesis, high throughput screeningPhysiochemical properties of • drugs (absorption, distribution, metabolism)Preclinical development• Clinical trials, regulatory affairs, • commercial affairs and intellectual property

Modern Aspects of Drug Discovery(supporting module)Historical advances in drug discoveryand how they have led to modern daymedicines. Topics include discoveryof penicillin and the development ofmodern day antibiotics, discovery ofinsulin, use of proteins as medicines,discovery of beta blockers, medicinalchemistry of drugs acting on enzymes, use of membrane proteins as drug targets.

Pharmaceutical and ForensicAnalysis (supporting module)Theoretical basis and practicaluse of a wide range of analyticaltechniques required to detect andidentify compounds and to determine their physicochemical properties, including ultraviolet, visible and infra-red spectroscopy, HPLC, NMR, mass spectrometry, X-raycrystallography, electrophoretic andimmunological techniques.

Practical classesThirty-nine hours of lab-basedpractical classes covering computer-based modelling and a variety ofsynthetic and analytical techniques.

Second termCore module plus choose twospecialist modules from four:

The Process of Drug Discovery andDevelopment (core module)The core module continues from thefirst term.

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Anticancer Drug Development(specialist module)Topics include different classesof anticancer agents and newapproaches to cancer chemotherapystill in development that seekto reduce toxicity by enhancingselectivity (e.g. kinase inhibitors,anti-angiogenics, gene-targetingapproaches and antibody targetedstrategies such as ADEPT).

New Drug Targets in the CNS(specialist module)With the discovery that multiplehighly homologous neurotransmitterreceptor subtypes exist for each inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitter, the challenge isto develop receptor subtype-selectivetherapeutic compounds with uniqueand selective therapeutic properties in order to reduce unwanted adverse side effects. Includes case studies of drugs currently undergoing clinical trials.

Genomics and Proteomics in DrugDiscovery and DevelopmentExplores new technologies that enable rapid, cost–minimising screening and interrogation of the human genome and proteins in the search for new drug targets.

Natural Products and MedicinalPlants in Drug DiscoveryCompounds from natural sourcescontinue to be important in thediscovery and development of newtherapies. Includes the study of toxicnatural products as a useful source of drug leads, including the potential use of drugs of abuse such as Cannabis as a source of new pharmaceuticals. Develops skills in the structure elucidation of compounds isolated from natural sources.

Third termResearch projectAll students undertake a laboratory-based project under a researchsupervisor.

Students are required to submit a project report at the end of the year and make an oral presentation.

Teaching and learningTeaching methods include lectures,tutorials and seminars supported bythe Blackboard e-learning system.

AssessmentThe modules in each term areassessed by a combination of writtenexamination and coursework. Theresearch project is assessed by awritten report and oral presentation.

Course DirectorDr Michael Munday, DPhilDepartment of Pharmaceutical andBiological ChemistryT +44 (0)20 7753 5875F +44 (0)20 7753 5829E [email protected]





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MSc in Pharmacognosy

The School of Pharmacy has an internationalreputation in natural drug discovery and theevaluation of drug leads from natural sources.This MSc has been designed in response to everincreasing interest in the development and useof medicines derived from natural products.

IntroductionThis programme aims to train students in the methods used to analyse and characterise medicinal natural products, to examine the safety and efficacy of currently used herbal medicines, and to examine analytical and bioassay methods and the ethnopharmaceutical uses of plants from traditional systems of medicines.

The course is designed for studentswishing to pursue a naturalsciences oriented career in researchand development in the herbal,phytopharmaceutical or (health) foodsector as well as in drug discovery.Other opportunities exist in thecontext of regulatory requirementsand the media/consumer support.



Entry requirementsSecond class honours degree inPharmacy or the Pharmaceutical,Chemical, Biological or MedicalSciences, or a related field.



Attendance at a pre-sessionallanguage course may be requiredas a condition of the offer of a place.

Programme structureStudents take two modules in thefirst term and a further two modulesin the second term, followed by asubstantial research project in thefinal term.

First termTherapeutic uses of plantsThis module examines herbalmedicines in healthcare, and thesafety and quality of herbalmedicinal products. A sectioncovering natural products asmedicines outlines classes ofmedicinal products and themethods used in their isolationand characterisation. The moduleincludes an overview of thepharmacology of natural products.

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Topics include:Herbal medicines in health • care. Botanical components of traditional medicines (Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda), biological effectsSafety and quality of herbal • medicinal products. Analysis and standardisation of extracts to ensure quality and efficacyNatural products as medicines• The methods used to isolate and • characterise biologically active compounds from natural sourcesIsolation of single chemical entity • drugs; structure and biological activity (e.g. anti-cancer, anti-malarial and anti-infective natural products)Herbal medicinal product • monograph. Preparation of a monograph which will include the chemistry, biology and clinical data for a herbal medicinal product (HMP)

Pharmaceutical AnalysisThis module considers the diverse methods and techniques that areused in drug discovery, developmentand production. The module issupported by practical classes andincludes:

Molecular basis of disease and • mechanism of drug action.Pharmaceutical analysis techniques • in drug analysis (eg HPLC, mass spectrometry, NMR)Lead compound identification and • history of drug discoveries

Second termMethods in PharmacognosyThis module considers in depththe types of bioassays employed inpharmacognosy, the experimentsused in the structure determinationof biologically active naturalproducts, the lead discovery processand the application of naturalproducts in cognitive disease.It includes:

Bio-assays in drug discovery. • Testing extracts against various assays including anti-oxidant

antiinflammatory and anti-microbialNature product structure • elucidation. Chemical structures of compounds using spectroscopic techniques. Workshop on how to work out the structures of natural productsNatural product lead discovery – • how to turn a plant into a drug lead

Therapeutic Natural Products andEthnopharmacologyThis module considers the use ofnatural products in different societies, exploring ways to preserve traditional medicinal plant use and new methods for improving future use primarily in indigenous communities but also in pharmaceuticals. The module includes:

The scientific and philosophical • basis of medicinal plant research (ethnopharmacology)Ayurveda - overview of the Indian • system of medicine.Traditional Chinese Medicine • (TCM)– commonly used herbs.Ethnobotany – the use of plants by • ethnic groups and their value in the drug discovery process.Marine natural products – use of • corals, sea animals and microbes as a source of drugs.Development of a natural product • drug monograph. This piece of

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AssessmentStudents are assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework and practical assignments and the research project and oral presentation. Course DirectorProfessor Simon Gibbons BSc, PhD, CSci, CChem, FRSC, FLSCentre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy





The course is designed for studentswishing to pursue a natural sciences oriented career in research and development in the herbal, phytopharmaceutical or (health) food sector as well as in drug discovery.

coursework is analogous to the HMP monograph but in this case information on the chemistry, biology and clinical efficacy of a single chemical entity natural product drug will be compiled.In addition, students will • undertake a literature survey which will help prepare them for their research project which commences in Term 3.

Third termResearch projectStudents undertake a four-monthresearch project in the third term.Projects cover a wide range of topicsincluding natural product isolationand characterisation, synthesis,analysis and a survey of medicinalproducts used in the community. Theaim of the project is to give students aresearch problem to tackle and to give skills in solving this problem.

Teaching and learningTeaching methods include lectures,seminars, tutorials and laboratory-based practical classes. Some classes are shared with MPharm and MSc in Drug Discovery students.

Master of Research (MRes)

The new MRes is intended for those wishing topursue research. It will prepare you for PhD-level study or beginning a career in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

IntroductionThis full-time postgraduate courseruns for twelve months. It includestaught and research components. Your research begins straight away when you join your chosen laboratory and lasts for the whole year. The taught component is tailored to your research programme and includes training in core research skills. Graduates are equipped with well-rounded, laboratory-based research training and the necessary transferable skills and are fully prepared for employment within the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences industries, and also for further academic study.

English language proficiencyRequired for all applicants whose

first language is not English, evenif previous study is undertaken inEnglish.

a minimum of 7.0 in IELTS • or263 in ToEFL (627 if paper-based) or • 106 (internet-based)


Course structureThe course provides a flexibleopportunity to obtain high levelresearch based training combinedwith the development of academicand professional skills. The particular focus of the course is set by the students’ choice of research project topic, which also determines the topics studied in the modules. Because of this the exact nature of thecourse is to some extent individual toeach student.

Our research areasOur faculty includes many internationally renowned researcherswho are at the forefront of their chosen fields. Research themes at theSchool include:

Cancer drug discovery• Drug delivery, formulation and • materials scienceMedical and molecular •

CalendarStarts in late September and earlyFebruary


Entry requirementsYou should have a good degreein chemistry, biochemistry,pharmacy, the pharmaceutical orphysical sciences or related fields.

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microbiology Molecular and systems • neurosciencePharmacognosy, ethnobotany and • phytochemistryNanomedicine• Pharmacology and toxicology• Biochemistry and biotechnology• Medicinal and polymer chemistry• Structure-based drug design•

For more information about ourresearchers visit:www.pharmacy.ac.uk/mres.html

Course DirectorProfessor Anne Stephenson MA, MSc, PhDDepartment of Pharmaceutical andBiological Chemistry





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Molecular model of a pentameric inhibitory glycine receptor - a ligand-gated ion channel involved in startle disease, inflammatory pain and rhythmic breathing

Research Degree

Phd Programme

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PhD Programme

The School of Pharmacy is internationally renowned for its research and our research degree students make a major contribution to our research output and reputation. Our research focuses on advancing and understanding medicines and healthcare, andin creating new medicines.

Studying for a PhD at the School ofPharmacy is an immensely rewardingexperience. Most students begin theirstudies with a thorough literaturesurvey and then undertake a lengthyperiod (two years or more) of datacollection and analysis. They thenspend several months writing uptheir results as a thesis and lastly takepart in an oral examination with twoexaminers. Their work is overseen byat least two academic supervisors. The PhD is an intellectually demanding degree requiring focus,

discipline and hard work.

Required for all applicants whosefirst language is not English, evenif previous study is undertaken inEnglish.

IELTS 6.5 in each skill area• TOEFL 580 (paper-based) or 92 • (internet-based) or 237 with 4 in TWE (computer-based)

The School of Pharmacy is a research-led institution in which teachingand learning take place in an activeresearch environment. The ResearchAssessment Exercise (RAE) is themain way that Higher EducationInstitutions measure the quality oftheir research. Panels of academics in67 different subjects assess the quality of their peers’ work. They consider the quality of research, the environment in which it is produced and the esteem in which researchers are held. All the research submitted was rated either 4* (world-leading), 3* (internationally excellent), 2* (internationally recognised), 1* (nationally recognised) or 0 (sub-standard). The results of the RAE 2008 were excellent news for the School of Pharmacy.

CalendarUsually start in first week ofOctober, though it is possible tostart at other times of the year byarrangement with the supervisor.

Duration36 months full-time or 60 monthspart-time

Entry requirementsA first or upper second classhonours degree in Pharmacy,Pharmacology, Chemistry,Biochemistry, Microbiology orother relevant subject from a UKuniversity or a qualification ofthe equivalent standard from auniversity in another country.

The School submitted 55 ofits academics for assessment andachieved a superb quality profile.The quality profile for the Schoolranks 25% of our research as 4*, 40%as 3*, 25% as 2* and 10% as 1*. Thecombination of the strength of ourquality profile and the size of oursubmission marks us as arguably themost important centre for pharmacyresearch in UK Higher Educationand places us top of the pharmacy‘power league table’ according toResearch Fortnight.

Our research is organised intofour divisions:

Drug discovery• Our drug discovery activities focus on three complementary areas: cancer medicines, antimicrobials and natural products as a source of novel compounds against a range of human disease.Neurosciences • Our research covers nervous system regulation and function in health and disease, with a focus on synaptic function and neuronal circuitry.Formulation Sciences • Our research activities focus on the sciences and technologies used to develop and understand the final dosage form of medicines.Medicines Use and Health • Our research examines ways to translate the potential benefits of medicines into positive health outcomes by understanding and shaping the factors that influencetheir optimal use.•

Training programmeThe postgraduate training programme is an integral component of the PhD degree at the School of Pharmacy. It provides students with opportunities to improve their generic skills and learn about issues common to all research activities. It also promotes collaboration and collegiality amongst research groups.

The programme comprisesa mixture of core, specialist andrefresher courses. It is complementedby an active departmental seminarprogramme, which brings guestspeakers to the School from aroundthe world.

Part-time programmeIt is possible for students working inindustrial, hospital or governmentresearch laboratories in the UK andEU to enrol for a PhD on a part-timebasis. Part-time students must spenda minimum of three weeks each yearat the School. Their work is jointly overseen by an academic supervisorat the School of Pharmacy and a workbased supervisor.

Split programme for overseasstudentsSome students living outside theUK may be allowed to register forthe split PhD programme. Studentsspend up to three months each yearat the School but the main portion ofdata collection and analysis is donein their home country. To be eligiblefor this programme, students mustnormally be working in an academic,government or industrial researchlaboratory in their home country.It is generally not possible to do asplit PhD in Clinical Pharmacy unlessstudents first complete the MSc in

David Thurston,Professor ofAnticancerDrug Design

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Clinical Pharmacy, InternationalPractice and Policy.

All students are initially registeredfor an MPhil degree. Students submita written report and take a viva examat the end of the first year and, ifsuccessful, their registration is thentransferred to PhD. If not successful,students are given an extension inorder to satisfy these requirements orasked to withdraw from their studies.It is very rare for a student to beallowed to continue their registrationat the MPhil level, particularly if ona funded studentship, unless thenature of the project is such that it isappropriate to do so and the fundingbody is in agreement. Please note thatthe registration period for MPhil isthe same as for PhD. The differencebetween these two awards is thestandard of the research.

Applicants must submit anapplication form and photo, twoletters of reference, a transcriptof marks from their first degreeand evidence of English languageproficiency.Download the application atwww.pharmacy.ac.uk/apply_phd.html

Applications from students with their own funding are considered on a rolling basis. Home and EU students seeking studentship funding should apply by 30 January if they wish to be considered automatically for all new awards for which they are eligible. Alternatively, home and EU students may make an application for a specific studentship when it is announced on the School’s website or in the scientific press.



Work is overseen by at least twoacademic supervisors. The PhDis an intellectually demandingdegree requiring focus, disciplineand hard work.

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Life outside the lab

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International students

Overseas students currently make up 25% of our student population, representing all of the main regions of the world. The breadth of experience, insights and cultural perspectives that they bring to the School create an extraordinary learning environment.

Our International Officer isresponsible for promoting the Schoolto students outside the UK througha wide range of activities. Theseinclude visits to schools, universitiesand exhibitions around the world toattract the most able students froma global pool of applicants. Based inthe Registry, he works closely withcolleagues to provide internationalstudents with support and advice toensure that they settle into their lifehere, overcome any hurdles in theirway, and are able to access the helpthey need. You are welcome to contacthim directly by email or telephone.

Mr Arvind VepaInternational OfficerThe School of PharmacyUniversity of London29/39 Brunswick SquareLondon WC1N 1AXT +44 (0)20 7753 5993E [email protected]

Student visaInternational students (non EEA/Swiss) coming to study a full-timecourse of more than 6 months mustobtain Entry Clearance (a visa) underTier 4 (General) Student before coming to the UK to start their course. If you do not have Entry Clearance when you arrive, you will not be allowed to enter the UK.

Nationals from EU/EEA (EU; and Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway) countries and Switzerland do not require a student visa prior to studying in the UK.

Information on whether yourequire a visa, how to apply, guidancenotes and application forms areavailable from the UK Border Agencywebsite: www.ukvisas.gov.ukIt is important that you read the information posted on the site carefully.

In order for you to apply for a Tier 4 student visa you will need:

A ‘Confirmation of Acceptance 1. for Studies (CAS)’ an electronic reference number issued by The School of Pharmacy – this will confirm to the UK Border Agency that you have an unconditional offer of a place of full-time. This will be sent to you when you have accepted your offer and paid a deposit.Evidence that you have the 2.

sufficient level of money (known as “maintenance”) to support yourself, as shown below:

You will need to demonstrate you areable to fund your tuition fees for theacademic year plus a set amount foryour living costs. You will need to

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prove your money is in a bank account in your own name (or joint name), and the funds will need to have been in your bank account for a 28 day period ending no more than 1 month before you make your application.

The Registry will send you up-to-date information on applying for the visa along with the CAS once your offer to attend the School is unconditional and we have received your deposit.

Arrival in LondonBefore the course starts, we will sendyou an information pack that includes a map of London, Tube map, London Planner, and the A-Z Guide for Overseas Students. We will also give you tips about what to pack and explain how to go through

Immigration and Customs once you arrive in Britain. We can arrange for you to be met at Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted Airport by a private car service.

International inductionYou will be invited to attend a specialinduction for international studentsat the start of the academic year.This gives you a chance to meet otherstudents and talk about adjusting tolife in a new country.

English language classesIf your first language is not English,we recommend that you attend ourfree English language classes. Theseare informal classes which meetfor two hours each week duringterm time. Students needing moreintensive help in developing their

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use of English may be required toattend English language classes atBirkbeck College, which run for fourhours per week each term. There is anadditional charge for classes taughtoutside the School.

UKCISAUKCISA is the UK Council forInternational Student Affairs.It provides advice on a range ofissues including sources of funding,immigration and health and welfare.www.ukcisa.org.uk

Student LifeStudents’ UnionThe Students’ Union is the electedorganisation which represents allstudents at the School of Pharmacy.The Students’ Union is responsiblefor student societies and sportsclubs and organises social events.

It helps welcome new students withits big brother/big sister scheme anda mid-sessional ball and boat partyare popular annual events. In recentyears, the Students’ Union has hadjoint presidents who sit on AcademicBoard and other School committees.

Postgraduate SocietyThe Postgraduate Society is anelected organisation, also part of theStudents’ Union, which representsPhD and MSc students on committeesand helps organise PhD research andcareer days. It also hosts social events.

Junior Common Room (JCR)The JCR is located in the lower ground floor of the School of Pharmacy. You can relax playing pool or table tennis, surfing the internet or just chatting with friends. On Friday nights the JCR bar is open to both staff and students.

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RefectoryThe School’s traditional Refectory isopen weekdays from 10.00 am to 3.00pm and serves hot and cold lunchesand snacks.

University of London UnionAs a student at the School of Pharmacy, you are automaticallyentitled to be a member of the University of London Union (ULU).Membership of ULU is free and entitles you to get involved with everything the Union has to offer, including access to the facilities in their building on Malet Street whichis just ten minutes walk from the School. ULU organise sport across theentire University of London as well asactivities and societies.

Cost of livingThe cost of living in London isvariable; however, we highlyrecommend that you budget to haveat least £1,000 per month of study.This should be enough to cover yourrent, entertainment, travel housingand bills. It is a good idea to analyseyour income and expenditure in aspreadsheet. Keep any bills, bankstatements or payslips which youreceive, and enter the amounts intothe spreadsheet. This will help you tomanage your money more carefully.

Student travel discountsStudents on full-time courses areeligible for a 30% discount on weeklyand monthly travelcards on Londontransport. Students must applyeach year for the Student DiscountOystercard; there is a small chargefor this.

AccommodationPostgraduate students are required to make their own arrangements for accommodation. We provide allour postgraduate applicants withextensive information on ourwebsite www.pharmacy.ac.uk/accommodation_sl.html – on

alternative accommodation rangingfrom other halls of residence, hostels,flat or house share options to stayingwith a host family.

If you are renting or are about to rent in the private sector, you should contact the University of London Housing Services. All School of Pharmacy degree students are entitled to use these services to seek help with finding accommodation or to obtain advice (including free legal advice) concerning housing. Their vacancy listings can be accessed via the website with a password obtained from our Registry. We can also recommend a number of independent residence halls run by charitable organisations around London.

The Property Management Unit (PMU)of University of London Housing Services offers a selection of self-catering houses and flats, of various sizes ranging from one to seven bedroom properties, specifically for use as student accommodation. When available, the accommodation is advertised directly on the Private Housing Unit lists and website: http://housing.london.ac.uk/cms/property-management-unit.html

Housing WebsitesUniversity of London Housing Serviceswww.housing.london.ac.ukInternational Students’ Housewww.ish.org.ukVictoria League Student Housewww.victorialeague.co.ukYMCA Indian Student Hostelwww.indianymca.orgLee Abbey International Students Clubwww.leeabbeylondon.comNido King’s Crosswww.nidokingscross.comUNITEwww.unite-students.comServite Houseswww.servitehouses.org.uk

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Pickwick Hallwww.pickwickhall.co.ukGoodenough Collegewww.goodenough.ac.uk

Other useful websites:www.london-hostels.co.ukwww.lcos.org.ukwww.studius.com

Contact our Registry if you need anyadvice on accommodation.RegistryT +44 (0)20 7753 5910F +44 (0)20 7753 5829E [email protected]

Student welfarePastoral careWe recognise that making thetransition to university life fromschool or work is not always easy. TheSchool promotes a community culture and tries to ensure that all students and staff have someone to turn to when they need help and advice. As part of the School’s

Pastoral Care Scheme all students are assigned to a personal tutor or supervisor.

Health careAll students at the School can use thefacilities of The Gower Street Practice,a surgery located about 10 minutes’walk away, which is staffed by doctorsand nurses and provides a walkinclinic for urgent problems andcounselling service. Students who live in the catchment area may register with this practice as an NHS patient. International students are eligible for free NHS health care in Britain while they are registered at the School. We recommend that overseas students carry supplemental insurance to cover the cost of returning home in the event of a medical emergency.

ChildcareThe school has good links with localchildcare providers.

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Religious and culturalconsiderationsThe School is a multi-culturalinstitution which gives considerationto students’ individual needs andpreferences. However, it is a secularinstitution where health, safetyand security requirements, as wellas the needs and aspirations of the academic community as a whole,are paramount. It is not possibleto guarantee a timetable with noafternoon or Friday commitments ormake available single sex facilities,except toilets. There is also a dresscode in operation and students maybe asked to refrain from wearing anyclothing which poses an unacceptablehealth and safety risk. Face veils arenot permitted at any time. The Schooldoes not have prayer facilities forany religious groups, though studentsocieties may book classroomsdepending on availability.

Equal opportunitiesThe School of Pharmacy operatesan equal opportunities policy inthe admission of students. If othercriteria are met, no regard is taken(except where legally required) ofan applicant’s race, national origin,sex, age, marital status, number ofchildren, disability, beliefs, or lawfulpreferences privately held on anymatter, including religion, politicsand sex. The School does not toleratediscriminatory behaviour or practices.

Students with disabilitiesIf you are disabled, have dyslexiaor a long term medical condition,you are welcome to visit the Schoolbefore you apply to discuss anyconcerns you might have about the building or your course. Ourteaching laboratories have modifiedbenches and all essential areas ofthe School are fully accessible. TheSchool has a Programme SupportOfficer who makes arrangements fordisabled students, including special

exam requirements, note-taking anddiagnostic assessments for specificlearning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Programme Support Officerc/o The RegistryThe School of PharmacyUniversity of London29–39 Brunswick SquareLondon WC1N 1AXT +44 (0)20 7753 5958E [email protected]

FinancesTuition and other feesFor information about current ratessee www.pharmacy.ac.uk/fees.htmlDepending on your course,you may be required to undergooccupational health clearance or aCriminal Records Bureau check.You must pay any charges yourself.Students undertaking laboratorywork must purchase a lab coat andsafety spectacles.Annual bench fees for PhD studentsusually range from £1,000 to £3,000,depending on the nature of the projectand the cost of consumables.

Different rates of tuition feesThe School of Pharmacy charges tworates of tuition fees, a subsidised ratefor funded Home/EU students and afull rate for overseas and non-fundedhome/EU students.

Who is a funded Home student?To be classified as a funded Homestudent:

you must have been ordinarily • resident in the UK for three years before the start of the course not mainly for the purpose of education you must have ‘settled’ status (that • is, allowed to live here without any time restriction) as of 1st September in the year you start the course; andyou must not hold a qualification • that is equivalent or higher to the one you intend to do at The School of Pharmacy.

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There are certain exceptionsfor people with refugee status,exceptional leave to remain or adisability qualifying for a disabledstudents’ allowance.

Who is a funded EU student?To be classified as a funded EUstudent:

you must be a citizen of an EU • member stateyou must have been resident in a • country of the European Economic Area for the three years before the start of the course; andyou must not hold a qualification • that is equivalent or higher to the one you intend to do at The School of Pharmacy.

All other students pay the full rateof fees.

Financial Support, Scholarshipsand BursariesScholarships for InternationalStudentsFor information about scholarshipsfor international students, pleasevisit http://www.educationuk.org/

MSc scholarshipsCommonwealth Shared Scholarships SchemeThe School of Pharmacy offersthree scholarships for full-timeMSc courses through the Departmentfor International Development (DFID).The School of Pharmacy and DFIDwill jointly meet the cost of thetuition fees including air fares toand from the UK, and maintenanceallowance for students fromdeveloping Commonwealth countrieswho would not otherwise be able tostudy in the United Kingdom.

Please check eligibility requirements at www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/sharedschol.asp

Said Foundation ScholarshipsThe School of Pharmacy and the

Said Foundation jointly offerscholarships (full or partial) tostudents from Jordan, Lebanon,Palestine and Syria who wish topursue a one-year taught master’sprogramme. Applicants applyingto this scholarship must follow theprocedures as specified in the SaidFoundation website

PhD studentshipsApproximately 25 new studentshipsfunded by industry, Research Councils and The School of Pharmacy are offered each year. Most studentships cover the cost of tuition and bench fees and pay a maintenance stipend of at least £11,000 per year for three years. Students must have UK or EU student status to be eligible. Awards are competitive. Application details can be found on the School’s website www.pharmacy.ac.uk/phd_studentships.html

Our locationOur students have the best of bothworlds; benefiting from the friendlyand inclusive nature of our Schoolwhilst experiencing life in one ofthe great global cities. There areover seven million people living inLondon making it the biggest city inWestern Europe. It is a vital city withworld class arts and culture, businessfacilities, education, sports, eventsand entertainment.

London is a world leader in the science and technology sectors with the capital boasting over 4,500 worldclass researchers and renowned medical and clinical trial centres. London’s academic excellence is underpinned by the greatest concentration of higher education institutions in Europe.

The School of Pharmacy is situated in Bloomsbury, an attractive and historic area of central London. Bloomsbury is the academic heart of London and home to Senate House and the main library of the University

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of London, our fellow Bloomsbury Colleges (Birkbeck, University of London, Institute of Education, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, School of Oriental and African Studies and the Royal Veterinary College) and University College London.

The Bloomsbury CampusOur main building is located atBrunswick Square, a peacefulcorner of central London just east ofRussell Square tube station and theBritish Museum. The Department ofPractice and Policy, along with itstwo research centres, the Centre forPaediatric Pharmacy Research andCentre for Behavioural Medicine, arebased at BMA House in TavistockSquare, a short walk from the mainbuilding. Our continuing professional development and taught postgraduate courses are based at

21–22 Russell Square. This site also houses the FIP Collaborating Centre, a joint partnership between the School of Pharmacy and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

The local area, arranged around elegant Georgian squares, with parks, gardens and tennis courts, is one of the best spots for green space in London. To the south of Brunswick Square lies International Hall, the largest of the intercollegiate halls of residence, and to the east you can find the refurbished Brunswick Centre which houses the Renoir Cinema, a wide range of shops and restaurants, and a supermarket. The area surrounding the School is well served by many bus routes and several London Underground stations. The mainline rail stations Euston and King’s Cross are located just north of Bloomsbury as is St Pancras International Train Station.

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Our students have the best of bothworlds; benefiting from the friendlyand inclusive nature of our Schoolwhilst experiencing life in one ofthe great global cities.

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Map

The area surrounding the School is well served by many bus routes and several London Underground stations. The mainline rail stations Euston and King’s Cross are located just north of Bloomsbury as is St Pancras International Train Station.

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DeanProfessor Anthony Smith

Head of RegistryMr John Peck

International OfficerMr Arvind Vepa

Correspondence AddressRegistryThe School of PharmacyUniversity of London29/39 Brunswick SquareLondonWC1N 1AXUnited Kingdom

Course enquiriesTelephone +44 (0)20 7753 5831Email [email protected] +44 (0)20 7753 5800Minicom +44 (0)20 7837 3992Fax +44 (0)20 7753 5829

The information in this prospectuswas correct at the time of printing.The School of Pharmacy will attempt to inform applicants of any substantial changes in the information contained in this prospectus. However, the Schooldoes not intend by publication of thisprospectus to create any legal relationwith applicants, their advisers,parents or any other person.

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PhotographyStudent photography -Alys TomlinsonBuilding photography - Ed ClarkLibrary - shelving by Ecospace/photography by Newbery SmithLecturer photography - Geoff WilsonMolecular model - Vicky James

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