Prospectus 2012/13
MSc in Drug Discovery
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This MSc provides a broad overview of the drug discovery and development process for graduates in science-based subjects who wish to prepare for PhD-level research or pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry or a government regulatory body. Introduction
English language proficiency
The course exposes students to modern platforms for drug discovery and methods of drug synthesis with hands-on experience of molecular modelling and computer-based drug design, and analytical and synthetic techniques. The MSc covers marketing, licensing and the regulatory affairs that form an integral part of the development process and includes lectures and seminars from industry-based scientists and visits to industrial and biotechnological research laboratories.
Required for all applicants whose first language is not English, even if previous study is undertaken in English. • IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in each skill area or • TOEFL 580 (paper-based) or 92 (internet-based) or 237 with 4 in TWE (computer-based) Attendance at a pre-sessional language course may be required as a condition of the offer of a place. Programme structure
Calendar
Start in late September and end in early September of the following year Duration
1 year full-time Entry requirements
Second class honours degree or higher in a related subject, such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Genetics, Material Sciences and Medicine.
The MSc programme comprises five modules, including a core module running from October to April, two smaller modules in each of the first and second terms and a substantial laboratory-based research project in the final term. First term
Core module plus two supporting modules and practical classes: The Process of Drug Discovery and Development (core module) The core module explains the basis of the pharmaceutical industry by examining previous successes and current methods in drug discovery.