Medicinal Natural Products and Phytochemistry MSc
Postgraduate
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The UCL School of Pharmacy has an international reputation in natural drug discovery and the evaluation of drug leads from natural sources. This MSc has been designed in response to ever-increasing interest in the development and use of medicines derived from natural products.
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About this course
Recent graduates of this programme have progressed to careers in herbal, phytopharmaceutical or health food sectors. Some are involved in drug discovery while others pursue a PhD in the UK or overseas.
A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or the pharmaceutical, chemical, biological or medical sciences, or a related field, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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Subjects
- Analytical techniques
- Phytochemistry
- Medicinal Natural Products
- Natural Products Discovery
- Natural products
- Cosmeceuticals
- Characterisation
- Synthesis
- Analysis
- Ethnopharmaceutical
Course programme
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (120 credits), and a research dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules- Analytical Techniques in Phytochemistry
- Biodiversity and Medicines
- Medicinal Natural Products
- Natural Products Discovery
- Formulation of Natural Products and Cosmeceuticals
- There are no optional modules for this programme.
All students undertake a four-month research project in the third term which culminates in a dissertation. Topics range from natural product isolation and characterisation, synthesis, analysis, and a survey of medicinal products used in the community.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory-based practical classes. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations, coursework and practical assignments, and the research project and oral presentation.
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Medicinal Natural Products and Phytochemistry MSc
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School of Science - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Imperial College Business School
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
Master BlendedPrice on request -
School of Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Croydon College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
School of Business - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sir George Monoux College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
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