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Drug Design and Discovery MSc

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Full time | Middlesex University | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pharmacology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Why choose Drug Design and Discovery MSc at Middlesex?

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs are made as well as offering you advanced knowledge of computational analytical and/or synthetic techniques.

This flexible course offers optional modules to ensure the course is accessible to a wide audience from a broad scientific background including pharmacy, chemistry, biology, and biomedical sciences, and at the same time provides advanced knowledge of subject-specific areas.

What you will gain

Our academics have strong links and years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry will share their knowledge and expertise with you.

You will learn the knowledge and laboratory skills essential for pursuing careers within the drug discovery field including:

Understanding of the principles of the drug discovery process as well as advanced topics such as, nanotechnology and/or cheminformatics.

Experience of analytical or synthetic techniques used in diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical research.

High level of research and problem-solving skills.

Creativity, innovation or business acumen.

You will apply your knowledge to practicals in our newly renovated laboratories that are equipped with the latest facilities for chemical, analytical and biological analyses.

Modules

The module aims to provide insight into a range of ethical issues that relate to professional practice, to research with humans, animals, embryos and stem cells, and to human reproduction, particularly various forms of reproductive technology. The module will further explore the ethical issues present in the rapidly developing area of genetic technology, including genetic testing and selection, genetic engineering, and the concept of genetic disease.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,800

Entry requirements

For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications: A 2:2 honours degree or above or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject such as pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical science, biology. Graduate-level professional qualifications.

University information

Welcome to Middlesex University London! We are a top 2 university in the UK (THE Young Universities 2022), offering a range of specialist postgraduate courses designed to help you achieve your career goals and get the future you want. With sister campuses in Dubai and Mauritius and links in over 55 countries, the university provides unique opportunities for work and study. Based in North London, its safe, leafy campus offers world-class...more