Msc Drug Design And Discovery

The Postgraduate course on Drug Design and Discovery at the University of Salford is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of the drug discovery and design process. This course will offer training in biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacology, along with intensive laboratory experience. It focuses on developing analytical and critical research skills, enhancing knowledge, and understanding of the key concepts involved in the drug design and discovery process.Course Content: This course introduces students to the design and discovery of bioactive compounds. It covers a detailed understanding of the drug discovery pipeline from target identification to drug optimization and pre-clinical testing. The course also includes the study of drug design principles, advanced cell biology and bioinformatics, along with essential laboratory research skills. Students will have the opportunity to engage with modern research methods and develop skills in experimental design, data handling, and critical analysis.Key Modules: Key modules include Cell Biology and Drug Targeting, Principles of Drug Design, Bioinformatics and Omics, and Research Methods and Professional Development. Students will also complete a major project or dissertation in an area related to drug design and discovery.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to find employment in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, contract research organisations, and academic research. The course also provides a foundation for further research studies such as a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.