North West University
Master of Science in Pharmacology
The Master of Science in Pharmacology in Pharmacy is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Science in Pharmacology offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After completion of this qualification the student should be able to:
a) make a responsible selection of drugs based on pharmacological-scientific and ethical principles in the best interest of the patient.
b) demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological principles underlying drug therapy; have an insight into the dynamics and kinetics of and interaction between drugs, including a comprehensive range of drug groups, evaluate existing drug prescriptions, and advise the patient with regard to drug treatment; synthesise individualised pharmacological treatment approaches for a wide range of disease states;
c) retrieve the latest information on drug treatment from the Internet; evaluate published clinical trials on drug treatment and demonstrate insight into general research methodology and clinical experiments.
d) statistically analyse research data and communicate results in an Internet-based environment; work individually and in teams, show a sensitivity for a patientoriented approach to drug therapy and discuss and debate orally and in writing, within a frame of reference relevant ethical questions regarding drug uses.
Duration (Minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme. The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Programme: Pharmacology
The MSc degree in Pharmacology is a research-based degree and consists of a research project and the writing of a dissertation in Pharmacology. The aim of the curriculum is to provide in South Africa’s need of high-level manpower in the pharmacy profession. The student will distinguish himself/herself as a specialist in the specific chosen field (programme) and will be capable of applying Research Methodology at this level and in the specific field of study.
The curriculum is presented full time in Afrikaans and English.
The general closing date for applications is 31 October. Applications received after this date will be considered on merit.
Curriculum: Pharmacology
The curriculum consists of a research project in a field within the relevant research focus area, culminating in the writing of a dissertation. A participation mark is accrued from the attendance/completion of specific modules which, according to the specific supervisor, may be of importance for the student in completing his/her study. The modules are indicated and set out in the “Information document for master’s degree study” in the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Module
Dissertation: Pharmacology (180 credits)
