Msc Drug Discovery Science in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield | Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 29,700
(c. USD39,583.57)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This program explores pharmaceutical drug discovery and design methodologies. You'll examine subjects including pharmacology, toxicology, and genomics while discovering how therapeutic molecules for specific illnesses are discovered, analyzed, and refined for possible clinical testing.

Your education will encompass the essential chemistry and biology behind protein interactions, their involvement in disease processes, and pharmaceutical impacts on human physiology. You'll gain expertise in computational drug design approaches that forecast medication efficacy and screening methods that evaluate a drug's interaction with biological targets.

World-renowned researchers from chemistry, biology, engineering, and medical fields deliver the instruction, providing access to cutting-edge screening and analytical equipment.

Career prospects
This program prepares you for pharmaceutical research positions in drug development. Graduates from the University of Sheffield have joined leading firms like GSK, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca.
The curriculum also provides strong foundations for pursuing doctoral studies in medicinal sciences. Chemistry alumni from Sheffield have obtained research positions at numerous globally top-ranked universities.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or a related subject.

We may also consider your application if you don't meet the standard academic requirements but you have considerable relevant professional experience.

IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component,
TOEFL - Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing,

Tuition GBP 29,700

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