Drug Discovery and Development MSc
University of Sunderland

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(4.3)

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

Location

City Campus, Sunderland

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Oct 2026

Duration

1 Year

Course info

This course is an innovative, industry-orientated taught Masters programme offering a broad coverage of the pharmaceutical sciences with scope for developing a specialisation in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis or drug design.In the context of current global pharmaceutical R&D, the course covers advanced pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, drug design, pharmacology, the biology of disease, proteomics and pharmacogenomics. You will also cover regulatory processes for medicines, in line with ICH guidelines. It is a direct response to employers’ search for postgraduates who have the optimum mix of theoretical and practical skills to be able to make an immediate contribution to frontline modern drug development.The course mixes taught elements in a compact timetable with self-directed research. The topic of the project or dissertation is designed collaboratively to fit both your personal interests and the expertise of Sunderland's supportive tutors. It will involve typical industry-style problem solving perhaps even with pharmaceutical company partnership.

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What students say

Khadeejah Olowolagba-Babalola

University of Sunderland

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

Best aspect: amazing facilities, highly professional tutors and staffs, everyone seems to have good heads on their shoulders. High teaching standard and it's nice meeting people from other cultural settlements. Worst aspect: more of a recommendation, extracurricular activities to establish a better inculcation, especially for foreign students. For instance, city tour for foreign students, debates, sports etc, this will facilitate better friendship between students

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Zarah

University of Sunderland

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

The facilities are fantastic, especially for the healthcare courses as we have state of the art equipment and programmes. Everyone at Sunderland is so kind and always willing to help. The SU is always holding trips and events so it’s a good way to get out of the city. The only negative I would say is that Sunderland isn’t very student friendly, there’s not much to do here. However, that being said, it does have a lower cost of living than bigger cities and its only a 30 min metro ride straight into Newcastle City Centre which is a big city with lots of student spots to check out. Therefore I would say its a cheap option with an absolutely fantastic University but is very close to some great places.

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Parnian

University of Sunderland

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

The teachers and the whole university really supports students and if anyone has any questions, they will help students.

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Charlotte Lee

University of Sunderland

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

I like that they have a lot of multicultural events. I hope they would have more events that do not clash with class hours.

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Alexandra Cairns

University of Sunderland

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

They are very good with course support and the seminars are very engaging They have been very behind with the placement work this year

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4.3

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3 stars

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Latest Pharmacy reviews

Alexandra Cairns

University of Sunderland

Reviewed: 02/12/25

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

They are very good with course support and the seminars are very engaging They have been very behind with the placement work this year

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Charlotte Lee

University of Sunderland

Reviewed: 02/12/25

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

I like that they have a lot of multicultural events. I hope they would have more events that do not clash with class hours.

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Khadeejah Olowolagba-Babalola

University of Sunderland

Reviewed: 27/01/26

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

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Maame-Esi Barnes

University of Sunderland

Reviewed: 04/11/25

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

My uni has a really supportive environment, both academically and socially. The lecturers are approachable and genuinely want students to succeed, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with societies, networking, and events. I’ve met people from different backgrounds and made friendships that have really shaped my experience. The campus facilities are good, and there’s always something happening — from academic workshops to social activities — which keeps things engaging. Communication can sometimes be slow, especially around timetabling and assignment feedback. During busier periods, support services can take a while to respond, and I think there could be more consistency across departments. Also, more study spaces during peak times would make a big difference. Overall though, these are things the uni is improving on, and the general experience has been positive.

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Parnian

University of Sunderland

Reviewed: 02/12/25

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

The teachers and the whole university really supports students and if anyone has any questions, they will help students.

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Zarah

University of Sunderland

Reviewed: 09/12/25

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

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