Drug Discovery and Development

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MSc Drug Discovery and Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotland's leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs. The University of Aberdeen has developed an enviable reputation in pharmacology and drug metabolism since the discipline was founded over 50 years ago. The main areas covered in the MSc are: - drug metabolism and toxicology - small molecule drug discovery - biologic drug discovery In addition to these topics you will also learn about research methods which are key to understanding modern dr... International tuition fees are £26,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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