About the course

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 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.

　　You will:

　　learn about marketing, licensing and regulations, which are all part of the development process

　　investigate the fundamental scientific problems and techniques of drug discovery and design, alongside the challenges of developing principles for new therapeutic strategies

　　have hands-on experience of crystallographic computer programming and computation for bioinformatics

　　consider the moral and ethical aspects of the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries through case studies, seminars and discussions 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

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.

　　IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.

　　TOEFL-iBT: total 92 with at least 20 in each section.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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