MSc Natural Product Drug Discovery

The MSc Natural Product Drug Discovery is a full-time, one-year course offered by the University of East Anglia (UEA). The course focuses on the processes involved in the discovery, development, and production of drugs from natural products and provides students with a foundation in bioactive compound discovery from microbes and plants.Course Content: The course content is motivated by industrial considerations and ongoing research at UEA, with emphasis on biologically active compounds from microbes and plants, their identification, characterisation and optimization as potential drug candidates. The course includes modules on research methods, techniques, and cutting-edge topics in natural product drug discovery.Key Modules: Students will study modules including Advanced Organic Chemistry: Natural Products, Controlled Drug Delivery, Current Topics in Natural Product Drug Discovery, Biological and Analytical Techniques, and Research Project. Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, students will have developed comprehensive knowledge and practical skills that are highly attractive to employers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Graduates can also pursue further research or teaching careers at universities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.