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Drug Discovery MSc – 1 year
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
1 Year
Depending on your undergraduate degree, you will also follow either a biology or chemistry training track alongside your drug discovery studies. This will enable you to build up your practical skills and gain a strong background in both disciplines.
About this course
Gain knowledge and practical skills in drug discovery science from target identification through to getting a drug to market.
You'll gain the knowledge and practical skills for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or for further postgraduate study and research in medicinal chemistry, biomedical sciences and pharmacology.
This course is aimed at students with a background in chemistry, biosciences, pharmacy or pharmacology. You will become familiar with a range of concepts and research techniques in drug discovery including target identification and validation, screening platforms, optimisation of small molecule drugs and biotherapeutics, and the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Drug Discovery
- Research
- Project
- Project Finance
- Project Management
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Research
- Medicinal
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Synthesis
Course programme
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- Techniques for drug discovery
- Preparation for research project
- Track A: biology for chemists
- Track B: chemistry for biologists
- Same compulsory units as semester 1
- Plus optional units
- Research project
These are examples of optional units currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
- Synthesis of medicinal compounds
- Research topics in natural products
- Opportunity generation, assessment and development
- Technology-based entrepreneurship
- Drug targets in the immune system
- The molecular biology and treatment of cancer
Learning
- Laboratory sessions
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Online assessment
- Oral assessment
- Portfolio
- Practical work
- Seminar
- Written examination
- Other
Additional information
Overseas deadline 30 June 2020
Drug Discovery MSc – 1 year