MSc Drug Discovery and Development at University of Sunderland

Teaching is delivered by experienced academics with global expertise, supported by modern laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology. A key feature of the course is a research project, designed around your interests and often involving real world challenges or collaboration with industry partners.

Department: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study a broad range of topics including pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, drug design, pharmacology, disease biology, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, and medicines regulation aligned with international ICH guidelines. The course allows you to specialise in areas that match your interests, such as formulation, quality control, or drug discovery.

Career pathways

The innovative and industry-focused MSc Drug Discovery and Development course gives you the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in the pharmaceutical sector, or as a stepping stone to PhD research.

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