COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Drug Discovery and Development course provides students with a thorough understanding of the processes and principles involved in creating new pharmaceutical products. Core modules cover the fundamentals of formulation, drug delivery, and biopharmaceutics, equipping students with the knowledge to design and optimise medications for safety, efficacy, and patient compliance. Students also gain insights into nanomedicine and biotechnology products, exploring cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the pharmaceutical industry and enabling innovative therapeutic approaches. The course places strong emphasis on research skills, with dedicated modules in research development and an extended research project, allowing students to develop practical laboratory experience, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in real-world contexts. Drug development and regulatory science modules provide an understanding of the legal, ethical, and commercial frameworks that govern the production and approval of new medicines, preparing graduates for the regulatory and compliance challenges faced in industry. Optional professional placement opportunities further enhance practical experience and employability, giving students exposure to industrial environments and the chance to apply their learning in real-world settings. By combining scientific, technical, and regulatory knowledge with hands-on research experience, graduates are well-prepared for careers in pharmaceutical research, drug development, clinical studies, and related areas, or for progression to advanced postgraduate study.