Online, part-time
Global Medicines Development MScBuild leadership skills to address complex challenges in global medicine development.
Transform your career with our online MSc, designed to provide advanced training in the entire drug development process. This programme is ideal for professionals in the pharmaceutical or health sectors looking to enhance their skills and expertise. Learn about regulatory compliance, clinical trials, safety, and commercialisation, with global insights from leaders in pharmaceutical medicine education.
This programme empowers you to influence critical decisions and drive medical innovation. Meet growing demands for expertise in medicine development and become equipped to tackle future challenges in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Why choose this online MSc?
Connect with industry experts
Learn from leading experts who are actively involved in pharmaceutical development. Enhance your learning with key insights into current industry challenges.
Theory grounded in practice
Our programme bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Get prepared to tackle real-world challenges in the pharmaceutical sector.
Industry-relevant curriculum
You’ll focus on current practices and innovations in global medicine development.
Industry prestige
King’s College London is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by PharmaTrain, which enhances your credentials in the medical development field.
What you'll study
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the drug development process, from discovery to commercialisation, while mastering the skills needed to navigate complex regulatory environments. Throughout your studies, you'll:
- Apply clinical research strategically within global regulatory frameworks, addressing key ethical and legal considerations.
- Develop essential managerial skills to oversee drug development projects and lead cross-functional teams. Tackle real-world challenges in medicine development using advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Enhance leadership and analytical abilities to prepare for high-level roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Explore public health dimensions, including political, ethical, and legal factors, as well as the impact of emerging technologies on policies and practices.
Register your interest
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Fields with a '*' are mandatory.Module overview
This online Global Medicines Development MSc has 11 modules, totaling 180 credits. All modules are compulsory. They are designed to be standalone and can be taken in any order. The only exception to this is the capstone project, which concludes your studies. This allows you to learn in line with your own professional priorities and goals. If your experience in the field is limited, we’ll provide a recommended chronological order for you to take the modules in.
The course contains the following modules:
- Advanced Therapies
- Clinical Trial Management
- Strategic Medicine Development
- Commercialisation of Medicines
- Global Health
- Global Medicines Development Mini Project
Entry requirements
- A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) or a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area (pharmacy, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related), or overseas equivalent.
- If you’ve completed the Medical Affairs in Medicines Development CPD programme, you’ll need to state this in your application to receive accreditation of prior learning (APL).
Your application will also be considered if you meet the following requirements:
- A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area (medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related), or overseas equivalent and professional experience in the pharmaceutical or other related industries.
- A 2:2 honours degree or above in a non-relevant subject area, or overseas equivalent and professional experience in the pharmaceutical or other related industries.
- If you’ve completed the Medical Affairs in Medicines Development CPD programme, you’ll need to state this in your application to receive accreditation of prior learning (APL).
English language band: D
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:
- An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
- A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
- A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Depending on your previous qualifications, you may need to submit a personal statement and a reference letter as part of your application.
You’ll need to submit a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you’ve already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required.
Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
You’ll need to submit your CV as part of your application to highlight your experience.