Learn how to develop treatments for some of the world’s most challenging diseases of our time. You will develop key aspects of the drug discovery journey, from initial concept through to clinical treatment.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Research
Together with colleagues from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, we are joint 1st in the UK on Research Environment in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Research from the School of Pharmacy is transforming the lives of millions of people across the globe. Some of our recent contributions include:
developing an innovative materials discovery platform, leading to improved biomedical devices that reduce infection and improve healing
helping the NHS save £500m through research into the expansion of pharmacy services in England
influencing government policy internationally to establish community pharmacies as vaccination centres for influenza and COVID-19
Joint collaboration
You will establish practical and professional skills from both the School of Pharmacy and the School of Life Sciences. You will learn to communicate complex ideas through a variety of formats, such as a simulated pitch to investors for funding. You will develop core practical skills in key areas that underpin drug discovery, such as synthesis of drugs, and in vitro and in vivo analysis.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 50 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 28700 |
| Campus | University Park |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 7 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 100 |
| PTE | 76 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 77.0%
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