Drug Design And Biomedical Science - MSc - Part time

If you’re interested in a career in the fascinating and challenging world of drug design, this course, unique in Europe, blends biomedicine and pharmaceutical science into one comprehensive programme that focuses on the integration of modern organo-medicinal chemistry and molecular biology. Your learning will be based on modern drug design practices, as used in today’s pharmaceutical industry. You will study every step involved in developing and creating effective drugs, from concept to clinic, including the theories and practical applications of chemical drug design and immunology, toxicology and molecular biology.

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 organo-medicinal chemistry and molecular biology. Your learning will be based on modern drug design practices, as used in today's pharmaceutical industry. You'll study every step involved in developing and creating effective drugs, from concept to clinic, including the theories and practical applications of chemical drug design and immunology, toxicology, molecular biology and biotechnology. Involving discovery, innovation and application, this is a course that offers the potential of a rewarding and fulfilling career in research and development. On graduation, you'll leave with the knowledge, understanding and practical experience you need to forge a career. You'll possess in-depth understanding of disease processes and molecular targets, and an ability to apply knowledge and theory to all aspects of drug design and biomedical science. Equipped with the ability to follow developments in the field, you'll learn to apply them to your work, and make innovative contributions to developments in the industry. Complex issues often arise in this field: you'll gain the ability to make informed judgements and effectively communicate those decisions. global pharmaceutical companies developing biotech companies contract drug testing hospitals NHS local government health and safety divisions (e.g. nuclear power industry) View Full Screen

What's involved The course is studied part-time for up to four years, and will involve lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. You'll also undertake a research project which can be conducted in research institutions, academic laboratories or the pharmaceutical industries in the UK or across Europe. You can choose to start this course in either January or September. You will study: Current Practice in Drug Development, Advanced Immunology, Toxicology Research Skills - Molecular Analysis, Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Drug Design and Chemotherapy Research Project

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course Normally, you will need an honours degree based in the bio-molecular sciences (acceptable are: biological or biomedical sciences; chemistry; pharmacy; pharmaceutical or medicinal chemistry; immunology; genetics; virology; molecular biology; forensic science).Fees Table Fees 2012/132013/14 Home / EU£570£570per 20cr PC/PDHome / EU£350£35060cr DissertationOverseas£1,802£1,875per 20cr PC/PDOverseas£1,218£1,26060cr Dissertation Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.