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MSc Cancer Drug Discovery at University of Bradford

University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Exciting new opportunities for chemical intervention in disease have emerged based on a greater understanding of the molecular aspects of disease progression. Drug discovery combines the expertise of medicinal chemists required in translating the understanding of the molecular aspects of disease progression to the identification of suitable chemical entities, and the process of optimisation that ultimately leads to the discovery of new medicines.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care  |  Department: School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Preclinical Models for Drug Evaluation, Case Studies in Drug Discovery, Principles of Drug Discovery, Cancer Therapeutics Research Project, Cancer Pharmacology and Regulatory Toxicology, Research Skills for Postgraduate Students.

Career pathways

The largest destination of our graduates is enrolment in PhD studies (47%) including here at Bradford, as well as King’s College London, Cambridge, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Sheffield.

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Entry requirements

To be admitted to the programme, applicants must have an undergraduate Honours qualification (minimum 2: 2) or equivalent in a scientific discipline, usually within chemistry, biology, pharmacy, biomedicine, or related fields. Candidates who do not meet these entry criteria but who can show relevant experience may also be considered. For North American students a GPA of normally 2.0 and above (on a scale of 4.0), or an equivalent, is required. A levels: Entry to this programme requires a pass at A-level Chemistry OR having taken an undergraduate module in a relevant chemical subject. English language requirements: If your native language is not English, or the official language of your first degree is not English, you will need to pass a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The International English Language Testing System test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an overall score of at least 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Testing facilities are available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take the test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report Form to be sent to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,189 for the whole programme (2027/28). period not specified Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). period not specified Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 1 year full-time

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