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  Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics - MRes


Imperial College London    Chemistry

Full time October MRes 1 year full-time
Chemistry (6) Medicine (26)

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The MRes programme in Drug Discovery and Development offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the field of drug research. In this one-year course, you will gain a deep understanding of the drug discovery process, from emerging technologies to clinical trials and regulatory aspects. The programme includes a nine-month interdisciplinary research project and taught modules on drug discovery science. You will also participate in Journal Club sessions to enhance your presentation skills and broaden your scientific knowledge. With a minimum requirement of a 2.1 degree in chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biochemistry, medicine, or a related subject, this programme prepares you for a career in industry or further doctoral studies.

About the course

This MRes programme is a one-year stand-alone course that will develop your expertise in multidisciplinary drug discovery research. It will also provide a deep understanding of the current global state of drug discovery together with radical insights into future directions from leaders in the field.

You will graduate from the course with a solid knowledge of the drug discovery process, from emerging technologies and drug target selection through to clinical trials and regulatory aspects.

You will also be challenged to develop your own ideas on how to focus academic and industrial research to meet the pressing challenges of drug discovery.

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Entry Requirements

Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biochemistry, medicine or an appropriate subject.




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