Master of Drug Discovery and Development in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Acquire the expertise needed to develop treatments that enhance human and animal health through this rigorous one-year program, exclusive to New Zealand.

Your coursework will blend biological sciences with chemistry, equipping you to identify, design, produce, and evaluate novel pharmaceuticals. Master the process of pinpointing drug targets and transforming them into viable treatments. Build competencies in intellectual property protection, financial analysis of drug viability, and navigating pre-clinical and clinical trial pathways.

Customize your education to align with your aptitudes, passions, and professional aspirations. You'll develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on abilities that directly meet industry demands.

The Master of Drug Discovery and Development program is ideal for high-achieving students with foundations in chemistry or related scientific disciplines like biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, or pharmacology.