Drug Discovery and Development MSc
University of Aberdeen
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Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotlands leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs.The University of Aberdeen has developed an enviable reputation in pharmacology and drug metabolism since the discipline was founded over 50 years ago.The main areas covered in the MSc are:drug metabolism and toxicologysmall molecule drug discoverybiologic drug discoveryIn addition to these topics you ...Read more

Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotland's leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs.The University of Aberdeen has developed an enviable reputation in pharmacology and drug metabolism since the discipline was founded over 50 years ago.The main areas covered in the MSc are:drug metabolism and toxicologysmall molecule drug discoverybiologic drug discoveryIn addition to these topics you will also learn about research methods which are key to understanding modern drug discovery and development. Uniquely, this programme will also teach you about Bio-Business which describes the commercialisation of scientific ideas, demystifies the language of business and explains the business models used by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.This MSc is suitable for graduates in biomedical science, pharmacy and medicine who want to improve their career prospects, widen their knowledge base and are interested in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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30th
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30 Oct 24

The campus is beautiful, the one thong I will say is that sometimes once you have reached out for support the reply time is quite slow almost to the point that the support is no..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants will usually require a second class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a biomedical science subject such as biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacology or a degree in medicine or pharmacy.

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£12,200 per year

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£26,250 per year

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£26,250 per year

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
Foresterhill Aberdeen AB25 2ZD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.0 miles away

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