University of Central Lancashire

Drug Discovery & Development, MSc

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our MSc Drug Discovery and Development course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key highlights

  • Designed for students pursuing careers in the pharmaceutical industry

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Applicants should hold a 2:2 in Recent Hons Degree from a UK university (or its equivalent/Overseas equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, or a related subject or a qualificati…

Careers this course leads to

  • Medicinal chemist
  • Drug discovery scientist
  • Pharmaceutical research scientist
  • Formulation scientist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Regulatory affairs officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,450 per year | International: £17,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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