MSc in Pharmacology (2 Years)

This research-intensive program trains advanced pharmacologists in drug discovery, development, and therapeutic applications, with a focus on addressing Africa’s unique healthcare challenges.

Program Focus:

1. Core Pharmacology Domains:

  • Clinical Pharmacology

    • Drug mechanisms & therapeutic monitoring

    • Pharmacogenomics & personalized medicine

    • Adverse drug reaction management

  • Experimental Pharmacology

    • Preclinical drug screening

    • Molecular pharmacology techniques

    • Natural product drug discovery

2. Specialized Applications:

  • Antimicrobial resistance research

  • Neuropharmacology & psychotropics

  • Cardiovascular & metabolic drug therapies

  • Cancer pharmacology

3. Regulatory & Industry Skills:

  • Clinical trial design & ethics

  • Pharmacovigilance systems

  • Drug policy & pharmaceutical economics

Research & Practical Training:

✔️ 1,000+ lab hours in core techniques:

  • HPLC, PCR, ELISA, patch-clamp electrophysiology
    ✔️ Industry internships (pharma companies, regulatory agencies)
    ✔️ 12-month thesis project (basic/clinical research)

Career Pathways:

  • Clinical Research Scientist

  • Pharmaceutical R&D Specialist

  • Drug Regulatory Affairs Officer

  • Academic Pharmacologist

  • Medical Science Liaison

African Context Specialization:

🔹 Repurposing drugs for tropical diseases
🔹 Local medicinal plant validation
🔹 Pharmacoeconomics of essential medicines

Certification & Progression:

→ Eligible for Professional Pharmacologist Certification
→ Pathway to PhD in Pharmacology