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MSc - Master of Science
The King's Buildings Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
The King's Buildings Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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The rapid transformation in the nature of drug discovery means that knowledge of related disciplines, and the technologies used, is essential for those considering a career in commercial or academic research.This MSc programme in Drug Discovery and Translational Biology will help you explore the latest methods of developing drugs and therapeutic compounds for humans and animals, and disease control agents for plants.Our multidisciplinary approach links structural biology, bioinformatics, chemistry and pharmacology.On this programme, you will develop focused research skills, as well as an understanding of the environmental, health and social problems that accompany work in the field of drug discovery and working with proteins and their ligands.You can also choose courses and opportunities in biological areas beyond the core drug discovery theme, allowing you to tailor your degree to your personal interests and future plans.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or pharmacology.
We will also consider your application if you have a background in chemistry, pharmacy, physics, computer science or medicine.
Your degree should include some university level chemistry.
Students living in
Domestic
£20,100 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£20,100 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£20,100 per year
Students from Scotland
£45,410 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£45,410 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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