MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology

The MSc Drug Discovery and Toxicology course offered by the University of Hertfordshire delves into the exciting field of drug discovery and design, while considering the serious issues of drug toxicity and safety assessment. Aimed at students with a background in life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or chemistry, this course provides the advanced theory, knowledge, and practical skills needed for a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.Course Content: The course imparts a deep knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, quality assurance, and new drug proposals. It also provides practical exposure to modern research techniques including various imaging methods, illustrating the analysis of drug targets, and pharmacovigilance. With a critical approach, students will learn to assess the potential benefits and risks of drug use. Key Modules: Key course modules include Drug Discovery and Drug Design; Drug Metabolism and Toxicity; Pharmaceutics - New Drug Delivery Systems; Pharmacokinetics and Adverse Drug Reactions; Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology; and Quality Assurance Management. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Future Careers: Graduates of this course can venture into a wide range of fields including pharmaceutical, healthcare products, cosmetics, environmental organisms, and current trending areas such as personalised medicine, in vitro tests, and computational approaches to drug design. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.