Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Drug Discovery and Development in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
|
Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,000
(c. USD36,024.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Enhance your expertise in pharmaceutical development and safe medication practices through this MSc program, taught by Scotland's top pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs.
For more than five decades, the University of Aberdeen has maintained exceptional standing in pharmacology and drug metabolism since establishing this field of study.
Key components of the MSc curriculum include:
drug metabolism and toxicology
small molecule pharmaceuticals
biological drug development
Alongside these subjects, you'll gain essential research methodology skills crucial for contemporary drug discovery. Distinctively, this program includes Bio-Business education, covering scientific commercialization, business terminology clarification, and pharmaceutical/biotech industry business frameworks.
Ideal for biomedical science, pharmacy, and medical graduates seeking career advancement, broader knowledge, and pharmaceutical/biotech industry engagement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Document Requirements
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
CV
an up-to-date CV/Resum
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants will usually require a second class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a biomedical science subject such as biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacology or a degree in medicine or pharmacy.
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
CV
an up-to-date CV/Resum
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants will usually require a second class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a biomedical science subject such as biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacology or a degree in medicine or pharmacy.
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
27,000