PostgraduatePart-time

MSc Natural Products Discovery

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Pharmacy
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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This new MSc is designed to train graduates to fulfil the increased worldwide demand for experts in the development of natural medicine. Enrol on this research-led course specialising in the discovery, formulation and analysis of natural medicines Gain an in-depth understanding of the stepwise approach for the discovery of drugs from natural sources, semi-synthesis and/or total synthesis of their analogues and the formulation and quality control of natural medicines used for the treatment and management of diseases Use state-of-the-art equipment Explore the latest developments in the field with student-led sessions, seminars and workshops Prepare for competitive jobs in pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetic companies Provides hands-on experience in the effects and formulation of natural ingredients for the wellness industry (supplements and cosmetics) The Natural Products Discovery MSc focuses on the extraction, isolation and identification of natural products for use in modern medicines, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. One of just a handful of courses of this type in the world, this masters is taught by leading experts in the field. This is a very practical based programme and you will have access to state-of-the-art instruments including: 300 and 600 MHz NMR, UV, IR, HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS, X-Ray crystallography, analytical and preparative HPLCs with various detectors, microscopy suits and several in vitro and ex vivo bioassay facilities. As a student on the programme you will have access to the Research Centre for Natural Products Discovery which was founded at LJMU in 2019. The Centre is a unique platform for multidisciplinary and collaborative research, incorporating various aspects of synthetic organic medicinal chemistry, natural products drug discovery, photochemistry, nutraceuticals and food supplements, pharmacology and toxicology.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · Subjects: pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemistry or a related field · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

Fees

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £11,450 per year

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

4 for this level
  • 2-year Masters Scholarships
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)
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TuitionGBP 18,740
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,126

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