About the course

If you're interested in a career in the fascinating and challenging world of drug design, this is the course that will take you there.

　　Rather than presenting just one of the disciplines used in the field, this postgraduate degree, unique in Europe, blends the subjects you need - biomedicine and pharmaceutical science - into one comprehensive course that focuses on the integration of modern organomedicinal chemistry and molecular biology.

　　You’ll study various steps involved in developing and creating effective drugs, from concept to clinic, including the theories and practical applications of chemical drug design and immunology, pharmacology and molecular biology.

　　Learning will be based on emergent technology from academic research and how it is applied to the drug development process, identification of drug targets, and development of effective drugs via reference to the relevant biological systems and pathways. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£16,875

Intake	Location
Trimester 2 (January), 2024	Edinburgh
Trimester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Trimester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Edinburgh Napier University

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent. We look for applicants to have a background in Bio-Molecular Sciences such as biological sciences, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical, genetics, virology etc. in order to be eligible for the programme. IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL Internet Based Test 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Edinburgh Napier University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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