PostgraduateMaster of Science

Drug Discovery

Name: Drug Discovery
Price: 28900 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bath

Bath, England

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1 yearDuration

£28,900Per Year (Intl)

£19,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bath, the MSc (PG) Drug Discovery provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Develop expertise and specialist practical skills in drug discovery science, from target identification through to getting a drug to market. Developed in consultation with industry experts, this course is aimed at students with a background in chemistry, biosciences, pharmacy or pharmacology who are looking to move into the exciting field of drug development. You will become familiar with a range of concepts and research techniques in drug discovery including target identification and validation, screening platforms, optimisation of small molecule drugs and biotherapeutics, and the imp... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Drug Target Identification and Validation

Medicinal Chemistry and Small Molecule Optimisation

Biotherapeutics Development and Design

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

High-Throughput Screening and Assay Development

Pharmaceutical Development and Regulatory Affairs

Advanced Research Methods in Drug Discovery

Drug Discovery Project and Dissertation

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,900

Home Student Fee

£13,650

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bath

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£16,500	£19,000	£23,000
3 years	£16,500	£22,500	£31,000
5 years	£24,000	£29,500	£39,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

57%Working

17%Studying

11%Work & Study

2%Seeking Work

90%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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