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Drug Chemistry MSc

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course is for those with a chemical or pharmaceutical sciences background. It will prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or academia. Our Drug Chemistry MSc provides advanced training in modern organic and medicinal chemistry. It ranges from the conception to the production of novel drugs. You'll study and experience the way modern small molecule medicine is developing. You'll gain hands-on experience of working within a medicinal chemistry team during your research project. Newcastle University is a great place to study a medicinal chemistry degree. Our strengths include the following specialist topics: bio-imaging and modern approaches to chemotherapy. You'll develop drug design expertise as practised in the pharmaceutical industry and academia. You'll also discover the modern and experimental therapies developing at Newcastle University’s Centre for Cancer. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside Principle Investigators at the Translational and Clinical Research Institute.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,700per year

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    31st out of 50 7

    11th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    137 63%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    30th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    34th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    150 63%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    4th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    13th

    5

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