MSc Drug Discovery and Development

The innovative and industry-focused MSc Drug Discovery and Development course gives you the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in the pharmaceutical sector, or as a stepping stone to PhD research. You’ll study a broad range of topics including pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, drug design, pharmacology, disease biology, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, and medicines regulation aligned with international ICH guidelines. The course allows you to specialise in areas that match your interests, such as formulation, quality control, or drug discovery. Teaching is delivered by experienced academics with global expertise, supported by modern laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology. A key feature of the course is a research project, designed around your interests and often involving real world challenges or collaboration with industry partners.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

October 2026

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom