Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Drug Discovery, Design and Synthesis at University of Sussex. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Top 20 in the UK for Chemistry (Guardian University Guide 2025) 8th in the UK for our research impact in Chemistry in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Antibiotic resistance, ageing populations and possible future pandemics – medicinal chemists are working on solutions to the major global challenges of our time. If you’re curious about the drug discovery process and want to learn from industry experts, this is the course for you. On your MSc, you’ll: - learn about drug design and organic synthesis - develop the practical laboratory skills necessary to work in medicinal chemistry ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,800
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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