Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc at Middlesex University

The Drug Design and Discovery course is designed for those looking to broaden their knowledge in the process of drug discovery and work in a related field. This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs are made as well as offering you advanced knowledge of computational analytical and/or synthetic techniques.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Department of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Current topics in drug discovery including, computer-aided drug design, immunotherapy and nanotechnology; Modules include Drug Discovery and Development, Research Project, Bioethics, Experimental Design and Statistics, Leadership and Management, Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques, Cheminformatics.

Career pathways

This MSc course provides a broad overview of the drug discovery and development process and is designed for as preparation for either PhD-level research or a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Potential employers include pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, as well as contract research organisations.

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