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Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development

University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 27,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1495

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development

Program Overview

Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotland's leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs.

The University of Aberdeen has developed an enviable reputation in pharmacology and drug metabolism since the discipline was founded over 50 years ago.

The main areas covered in the MSc are:

Drug metabolism and toxicology
Small molecule drug discovery
Biologic drug discovery

In addition to these topics you will also learn about research methods which are key to understanding modern drug discovery and development. Uniquely, this programme will also teach you about Bio-Business which describes the commercialisation of scientific ideas, demystifies the language of business and explains the business models used by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

This MSc is suitable for graduates in biomedical science, pharmacy and medicine who want to improve their career prospects, widen their knowledge base and are interested in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

15 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 27,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Completing the MSc in Drug Discovery and Development at the University of Aberdeen will give you a wide range of career opportunities within academia and industry.

The University of Aberdeen strongly believes in inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary working, meaning our programme will help you build an essential network of contacts that will prove useful in establishing your career in drug discovery and development.

On graduating from the programme, there are several career options you can choose from, some of which include:

Research in academia or the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry
Further study (PhD, MPhil)
Regulation of medicines/drugs worldwide
Business development in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.