MSc Drug Discovery and Development at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year MSc covering the whole drug discovery and development pipeline across pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, clinical research and pharmaceutical commercialisation, taught by staff from several schools and the pharma sector.

Department: School of Chemistry | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Theoretical and Practical Foundations of Drug Discovery, Modern Drug Discovery, Introduction to Pharmaceutical Science and Commerce, Research Planning and Scientific Communication and Drug Development: from candidate to patient, with options such as Medical Diagnostics and Advanced Biomolecular Technologies.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles in large pharmaceutical companies, small biotech companies, contract research organisations and government regulatory bodies, or further research degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (MSc). A bachelor degree with at least a 2:1 (honours) or equivalent, preferably in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmacy or pharmacology. Applicants with a 2:2 are considered if they have 2:1-level marks in modules relevant to the programme. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 35,900 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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