MSc Natural Products Discovery
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The MSc Natural Products Discovery at Liverpool John Moores University is a course to help you get a job in developing natural medicines, food supplements, and cosmetic products. In this programme, you will learn how new drugs are found from natural sources. You will also learn about the process, from taking the substances out of the source to testing, creating, and checking the quality of the final product.
You will get practical experience using modern lab equipment. You will also be able to use the university’s Research Centre for Natural Products Discovery, where scientists do research in areas like medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and nutrition.
The MSc in Natural Products Discovery combines classroom learning with hands-on training. It prepares you for jobs in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and cosmetic industries, and for further research. When you finish the programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in this fast-growing field.
Key highlights
- Covers extraction, isolation and identification of natural products for medicines
- Hands-on formulation of natural ingredients for supplements and cosmetics
- Access to 600 MHz NMR, LC-MS, X-ray crystallography and bioassay facilities
- Access to the Research Centre for Natural Products Discovery, founded 2019
- Research-led teaching with student-led sessions, seminars and workshops
- Includes semi-synthesis, total synthesis and quality control of natural medicines
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Natural products research scientist
- Pharmaceutical formulation scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Quality control scientist
- Cosmetic formulation chemist
- Nutraceutical product development scientist
Career opportunities
An MSc in Natural Products Discovery from Liverpool John Moores University opens doors to exciting opportunities in career roles such as the following:
- Scientist
- Analytical & Purification Scientist
- Academic Researcher
- Drug Developer
- Regulatory Officer
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study an MSc in Natural Products Discovery at Liverpool John Moores University for the 2025/26 academic year is £18,250. Please note that fees are provisional and subject to change.
Admission
To apply for this course, you need to fill out the application form provided by the university. Our trained counsellors at AHZ are always ready to assist with this process.
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