Our MSc Drug Discovery and Development course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, you will also have the opportunity to go on an optional professional placement.
Why study with us
- You’ll learn about current and emerging trends in drug discovery, drug design and regulatory sciences through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions delivered by highly experienced academics and industry experts.
- We have excellent links with some of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry and you’ll have the opportunity to go on a professional placement and gain valuable work experience.
- You’ll be taught by research-active staff with extensive academics, industrial and clinical expertise.
What you'll do
- Develop a range of transferable skills required in the global pharmaceutical industry and beyond.
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the drug discovery and development process.
- You will have opportunities build your research skills and practical experience.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Future careers
When you graduate you’ll be equipped with a knowledge and skills base that will allow you to pursue a range of scientific and non-scientific careers within pharmaceutical work environments.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold a 2:2 in Recent Hons Degree from a UK university (or its equivalent/Overseas equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, or a related subject or a qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above
- Transcript of modules is required with application
- IELTS at 6.5 (no component less than 6.0) TOEFL at 600 (paper) and 250 (CBE) with a TWE of 4
- Those applicants seeking entry with appropriate experiences will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview
- One academic reference
- Pass an interview with academic members at PABS
- Students may be able to claim exemption from individual modules where they can demonstrate an appropriate level of prior qualification or experience. This will not normally be more than two modules. Applications for accreditation of prior learning, whether experiential or certified, will be considered on an individual basis and applicants should initially make arrangements to discuss their case with the Course Leader at the time of application
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
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