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Drug Discovery and Development MSc

University of Leeds

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Leeds

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Do you want to have a positive impact on society by discovering new medicines that will improve lives?

Now, more than ever, we need well-trained cross-functional specialists willing to work towards a positive impact on society by finding and developing new medicines to help treat disease. Global and regional health challenges, such as obesity, malaria, tuberculosis or cancer, require the combined effort of dedicated people in multiple areas of science and medicine alongside the commercial sector.

This programme will offer you exposure to a range of fields spanning the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, clinical research, and pharmaceutical commercialisation. As a result, upon graduation, you’ll already be equipped with the skills necessary to work for large pharmaceutical companies, small biotech companies, contract research organisations, government regulatory bodies and many more. Our dedicated Employability and Professional Development Team will also support you with skill-building and opportunities to ensure you’re able to secure a graduate role.

The multidisciplinary aspect of the programme means you will be taught by experts from the School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Chemistry, the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the Business School, as well as experts currently working in the pharma sector. This breadth of topics will allow you to tailor your experience to gain exposure to the aspects you are most interested in, offering you the opportunity to focus on topics such as medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology and preclinical/clinical drug development.

Career opportunities

The pharmaceutical industry requires expertise across its many multi-disciplinary areas. This programme reflects this diversity by providing several flexible study pathways that you can tailor to your own interests and experience. Therefore, you have the chance to get an understanding of the drug discovery and development pipeline as a whole, and experience working with experts across many discipline, while also having the opportunity to focus on the most appropriate strand to reflect your future career aspirations.

This course can either help you to progress in roles as part of pharmaceutical companies, small biotech companies, contract research organisations, government regulatory bodies, or put you in a strong position to undertake a further research degree.

Our dedicated employability and opportunity team will support you throughout your time with us, ensuring that you’re aware of events and opportunities, with a goal of helping you into graduate employment.

Application deadline

31 July 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 33,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds is continually investing in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Pharmacology & Pharmacy

    11th out of 45 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    173 76%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    16th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    25th

    4

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