MSc Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery

Gain hands-on lab experience, carry out novel research and enjoy excellent employment prospects on the MSc Drug Discovery, Development. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry Explore the process of discovery and development of new drugs and the quality control aspect of the pharmaceutical industry as you train to become a qualified pharmaceutical scientist Gain hands-on experience in relevant laboratory techniques with a 12 week research project Benefit from LJMU's £12 million investment in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities Enjoy excellent graduate employment prospects This new course has been developed in association with industry leaders and promotes a critical awareness of the most recent advances in the field of Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery. This programme is aimed at chemists and graduates with a chemistry background who have a passion for drug creation and at industrialists interested in moving newly developed drugs into the mass manufacturing arena. The course offers an integrated, stimulating and challenging programme of study, informed by contemporary research and responsive to the changing nature of the pharmaceutical industry. Experienced course tutors offer specialist training in preparation for careers in the diverse areas of the pharmaceutical industry. You will learn to use industry-standard apparatuses, including chromatographic equipment and spectrometers, tableting and particle sizing equipment, computing laboratory, molecular modelling software and thermal analysis equipment — including dynamic differential scanning calorimetry — plus chromatography, LC-MS and NMR instruments.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree A minimum 2:2 honours degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, and Biomedical Science or related science disciplines. Applicants with equivalent professional qualifications and experience, supported by a strong personal statement, will be considered. Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme. International requirements Show all sections IELTS IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS. View country specific entry requirements Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

IELTS IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £11,450 per year

UK/Home: £11,450 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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