Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Pharmacologywww.pharm.ox.ac.ukMedical Sciencesϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.pharm.ox.ac.ukDPhilMSc by ResearchMSc in PharmacologyMSc in Medicinal Chemistry for CancerA minimum of an upper second-classundergraduate degree (or equivalent fornon-UK students) primarily in a biologicalor chemical science, but applications fromhigh-calibre candidates with mathematicaland physical science backgrounds wouldbe welcomedResearch degrees Higher levelTaught degrees Higher levelBBSRCMRCDepartmental studentshipsCRUK (Medicinal Chemistry)Number of Applicants Research degrees 20–30Taught degrees 30Number ofResearch degrees 10–12Places OfferedTaught degrees 20Application Deadlines 21 November 2008, 9 January 2009 and13 March 2009Contact for Enquiries The Academic Secretarygraduate.studies@pharm.ox.ac.uk+44 (0) 1865 271646ϐϐResources AvailableThe Department houses a large lecture theatre, a meeting roomand a seminar room, all with excellent audiovisual facilities. Thereis also a fully equipped teaching laboratory which allows studentsto practise their practical skills.The Department’s research activity is at the highestinternational level, and students will benefit by having access to awide range of quality research facilities and equipment.ϐϐRelated Programmes AvailableMSc in Neuroscience/ Wellcome Trust four-year DoctoralProgramme in Neurosciencewww.medsci.ox.ac.uk/neuroscience/ϐϐAcademic Staff ProfilesMore information on Academic Staff Profiles is available from:www.pharm.ox.ac.uk/academics/ϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil in PharmacologyResearch project areas include:Central Nervous System|| Long-term potentiation|| Neural basis of schizophrenia|| Neurobiology of mood disorder|| Neurodegeneration; including Parkinson’s disease|| Inflammation in the CNSMolecular and Cellular Pharmacology|| Neurotransmitter receptors|| Ion channels|| Control of intracellular calcium|| Second messengers and signalling pathways|| Intracellular protein; protein interactions in muscle and nerve|| Pharmacogenomics and drug metabolism|| Molecular genetics of neurodegeneration|| Novel anti-tubercular agents|| Drug discovery/Medicinal ChemistryMuscle and Peripheral Nerves|| Excitation; contraction coupling in smooth muscle|| Hypoxia in smooth muscle and nerves|| Smooth muscle changes in incontinence|| Electrophysiology and pharmacology of cardiac muscle|| Neurotransmitter release from peripheral nervesϐϐTaught ProgrammesMSc in PharmacologyGraduates on this course will pursue an intensive one-yearprogramme which will cover Pharmacology from gene toorganism, combining fundamental pharmacological principleswith essential practical training including that for a Home Officepersonal licence. These integrative skills are recognised asessential requirements in the pharmacological workplace and willbe of particular value to those embarking upon a career in thepharmaceutical industry as well as those conducting research inan academic environment. Programme specification is available at:www.pharm.ox.ac.uk/gso/msc/index_htmlStudentships in Medicinal ChemistryThe four-year studentship consists of a one-year taught courseincluding two short research projects with a Master’s degreebeing awarded. This is followed by a three-year research project.There are many projects to choose from both for the first-yearresearch placements and for the three-year project. In this waywe seek to train future champions of research, capable of leadingintegrated projects that synthesise and characterise new chemicalagents aimed at imaginative cancer targets. Students must have astrong interest in synthetic organic chemistry.Programme specification is available at:www.pharm.ox.ac.uk/jobvacancies/MedChem/96LLEnquiries:graduate.studies@pharm.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/