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Health Sciences

MRes Drug Discovery and Development at Imperial College London

Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Build your expertise in multidisciplinary drug discovery research and explore emerging technologies. Gain a deeper understanding of the current global state of drug discovery and development on this one-year stand-alone course. You'll enhance your knowledge of the drug discovery process and explore emerging technologies as well as the future direction of the industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Literature Review and Project Proposal Presentation, Case Study Dissertation, Drug Discovery Journal Club.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include pharmaceuticals, research and development, consultancy, financial services, food and drink, insurance, defence and data science. Typical roles include Scientist, Researcher, Business Analyst, Medical Writer, Data Analyst, Sales Representative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 in chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biochemistry, medicine or an appropriate subject. English language: Imperial's standard university requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 45,550 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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