Drug Discovery and Development

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MSc Drug Discovery and Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This programme provides a broad overview of the drug discovery and development process and is designed for graduates in science-based subjects as preparation for either PhD-level research or a career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CRO industries or with a government regulatory body. International tuition fees are £42,700 per year, home/UK fees are £21,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £21,500 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £42,700

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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