MSc Drug Discovery at University of East Anglia

Our dynamic MSc in Drug Discovery harnesses the world-leading biomedical research expertise of the Norwich Research Park, giving you access to cutting-edge science, innovative technologies, and real-world insights from leading researchers shaping the future of medicine. You’ll gain the specialist knowledge and practical expertise that top employers in the pharmaceutical industry and research sectors are looking for. From identifying new drug targets to understanding how medicines reach the market, you’ll explore every stage of the drug discovery journey.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a one-year MSc course, during which you’ll gain fundamental theory, hands-on practical training, and a diverse range of transferable skills in time and project management, communication and written and oral presentations.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: Pharmaceutical research, R&D in industrial company, Academia, Scientist, Regulatory affairs, Science communication, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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