Drug Discovery with Industrial Training (two-year) MSc

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Full time September MSc Full-time: Up to 21 months

FindAMasters summary

Are you passionate about developing treatments for challenging diseases? Our two-year MSc programme in Drug Discovery with Industrial Training offers a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the drug discovery journey. You'll gain practical skills in key areas such as drug synthesis and analysis, and explore topics like drug metabolism and disease biology. The second year includes a placement with pharmaceutical industry partners like Sygnature Discovery Ltd and GlaxoSmithKline, where you'll gain invaluable work experience. To join the programme, you'll need a 2:1 degree (or international equivalent) with a significant chemistry component. Don't miss this chance to make a real impact in the field of drug discovery!

About the course

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.

Spend your second year training with our pharmaceutical industrial partners such as Sygnature Discovery Ltd based in Nottingham or national partner GlaxoSmithKline. This provides a unique opportunity to gain work-place experiences such as transferable leadership skills.

Your research portfolio forms part of your compulsory second year training. It's designed around the Registered Scientist (RSci) qualification. This gives you the opportunity to independently submit your portfolio towards the application.

Entry Requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) with significant chemistry content; example first degrees include (but are not restricted to) chemistry, biochemistry, natural sciences, pharmacology, life sciences, pharmacy; applicants will also need to supply a full transcript of completed modules.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Nottingham

Studying here will grant you access to world-leading teaching and research, with impressive facilities to support your studies. By choosing to study with us you will become part of a diverse community of over 46,000 students from 150 countries. You will work with passionate academics from around the globe and may have the chance to study at one of our international campuses in China or Malaysia.