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PostgraduateMSc

Drug Discovery and Pharma Management

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£42,700Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Drug Discovery and Pharma Management at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This MSc was introduced as a spin-off from the MSc Drug Discovery in response to the increasing opportunities which now exist for research scientists who can evaluate the business potential of their science as well as generate the science itself. The changing landscape of the Pharma world has increased the need for scientists with business knowledge. 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 £32,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmacology and Drug Development
Pharmaceutical Project Management
Drug Discovery and Translational Research
Pharma Business Strategy and Economics
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis
Dissertation in Drug Discovery and Pharma Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic75

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£42,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£42,700

Home Student Fee

£21,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£33,000
3 years£26,000£34,500£39,500
5 years£34,500£43,500£52,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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