Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development
University of Leeds
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 30,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1904
Total Students: 39,000 +
Int. Students: 13,400 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development
Program Overview
The use of pharmaceuticals to treat global and regional health issues, such as obesity, malaria, tuberculosis or cancer, requires the combined effort of multiple areas of science and medicine alongside the commercial sector. Now, more than ever, we need well-trained cross-functional specialists willing to work towards a positive impact on society by finding and developing new medicines to help treat disease.
This programme will offer you exposure to a range of fields spanning the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, clinical research, and pharmaceutical commercialisation. As a result, upon graduation, you’ll already be equipped with the skills necessary to work for large pharmaceutical companies, small biotech companies, contract research organisations, government regulatory bodies and many more. Our dedicated Employability and Professional Development Team will also support you with skill-building and opportunities to ensure you’re able to secure a graduate role.
The multidisciplinary aspect of the programme means you will be taught by experts from the School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Chemistry, the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the Business School, as well as experts currently working in the pharma sector. This breadth of topics will provide you with a tailored experience to gain exposure to the aspects you are most interested in, offering you the opportunity to focus on aspects of medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology and preclinical/clinical drug development.
Course highlights
- This course is shaped by our world-leading research in areas of chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, structural/molecular biology, pharmacology and biomedical sciences.
- When applying for graduate jobs, you’ll already have valuable experiences to refer to, such as our drug commercialisation project, replicating a real-world industry setting.
- There’s a wide range of modules to choose from meaning you can choose a specialisation pathway based on your experience and interests – either medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology or biomedical science, reflecting the different career areas within the pharmaceutical discovery and development pipeline.
- Undertaking a substantive lab-based project will build on your expertise and confidence, while gaining new research skills that will prepare you for the professional lab environment.
- You will be taught by experts from the multidisciplinary Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, meaning you will learn from both medicinal chemists and structural molecular biologists to gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Our close links with the pharma industry and the clinical trials unit in the Faculty of Medicine and Health means you will gain valuable real-world insight into drug discovery and clinical drug development.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 30,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Leeds
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
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