About the course

Learn how to identify and develop targeted treatments for some of the world’s most challenging diseases. You will learn about key parts of the drug discovery journey: from target identification, through drug synthesis and biological evaluation, all the way to considering intellectual property and clinical treatment.

　　This a two year version of the standard MSc in which your autumn and spring semesters will be identical to the one-year Drug Discovery MSc.

　　However, you will spend your second year training with our pharmaceutical industrial partners such as Sygnature Discovery (based in Nottingham) or national partner GlaxoSmithKline. This provides a unique opportunity to gain work-place experiences such as transferable leadership skills.

　　Your research portfolio forms part of your second year training. It is designed around the Registered Scientist (RSci) qualification. This gives you the opportunity to independently submit your portfolio towards the application.

　　You will be taught by experts from both the School of Pharmacy and the School of Life Sciences.

　　Together with colleagues from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the School of Pharmacy are joint 1st in the UK on Research Environment in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Research from both schools is transforming the lives of millions of people across the globe.

　　You will establish practical and professional skills from both the School of Pharmacy and the School of Life Sciences. You'll learn:

　　to communicate complex ideas through a variety of formats, such as a simulated pitch to drug discovery investors for funding

　　core practical skills in key areas that underpin drug discovery, such as synthesis of drugs, and in vitro and in vivo analysis

　　You will benefit from a range of teaching approaches from experts collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry through our links with local and global pharmaceutical organisations, including Sygnature Discovery, Excellerate Bioscience and GlaxoSmithKline.

　　Listen to our masters drug discovery alumna, Rhianna explain why she chose this course and how the small group learning helped her reinforce her studies. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: GB£36,240

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Nottingham
Autumn (September), 2025	Nottingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nottingham

Undergraduate degree

　　2:1 (or international equivalent) with significant chemistry content, example first degrees include (but are not restricted to) chemistry, biochemistry, natural sciences, pharmacology, life sciences, pharmacy, applicants will also need to supply a full transcript of completed modules

　　International and EU equivalents

　　We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

　　For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

　　IELTS

　　7.5 (7.0 in each element)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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 University of Nottingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　130th / 1250

　　THE World ranking28th / 130

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