Drug Discovery and Development MSc
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
This programme provides a broad overview of the drug discovery and development process and is designed for graduates in science-based subjects as preparation for either PhD-level research or a career in the pharmaceutical industry or with a government regulatory body.
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Students who complete the Drug Delivery and Development MSc will progress to careers in the various aspects of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries including research, product development and manufacturing, clinical trials and regulatory affairs.
A second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related subject such as pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, physiology, physical science, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, genetics, material sciences, or a medical degree (MBBS), or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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Subjects
- Drug Discovery
- Drug Design
- Drug Designing
- Drug Testing
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Anticancer
- Medicines
- Biomarkers
- Drug Targets
- Adverse Drug Reactions
Course programme
You will gain hands-on experience of molecular modelling and computer-based drug design, and analytical and synthetic techniques and be exposed to modern platforms for drug discovery and methods of drug synthesis.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of three core modules (90 credits), two optional modules (30 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules- Modern Aspects of Drug Discovery
- The Process of Drug Discovery and Development I
- The Process of Drug Discovery and Development II
Students choose two from the following:
- Anticancer Personalised Medicines
- New Drug Targets in the CNS
- Pharmacogenics, Adverse Drug Reactions and Biomarkers
- Advanced Structure-based Drug Design
All students undertake a laboratory-based research project which is assessed at the end of the year by a written report and oral presentation.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars supported by the Blackboard e-learning system and practical classes. Assessment is through a combination of written examination and coursework. The research project is assessed by written report and oral presentation.
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Drug Discovery and Development MSc
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Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
Master BlendedPrice on request -
School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Master Distance Learning£ 8,000 + VAT -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Courses For Success
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request
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