MSc Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
This Master's degree is for graduates with a science or chemistry background who want to become qualified pharmaceutical scientists. The programme will give them a complete understanding of how to discover and create new medicines, including how to check their quality. It also covers the business side of turning biological research into products.
Students will get practical experience in modern labs using the same equipment found in the industry. The learning combines lectures with hands-on practical classes and tutorials, focusing on real-world situations. A major part of the course is a 12-week research project where students will get to do an independent study on a topic they choose.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Hands-on laboratory training through a 12-week research project
- £12 million investment in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
- Developed in association with pharmaceutical industry leaders
- Covers drug discovery, development and pharmaceutical quality control
- Training on LC-MS, NMR, chromatography and molecular modelling equipment
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject
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
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Medicinal chemist
- Formulation scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Analytical chemist
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing scientist
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme are prepared for a variety of roles within the pharmaceutical and related industries. Potential careers are:
- Medical Scientist
- Research and Development Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Formulation Chemist
- Clinical Research Associate
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students is £18,250 for the academic year.
Admission
To apply for this programme, applicants are expected to go through LJMU’s online application portal. We strongly suggest that applicants contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ Guidance.
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