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Drug Chemistry MSc

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Gain the skills and knowledge to execute the complete drug discovery process. This will prepare you for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, or for further academic research.Work on a broad pipeline of design and advanced methodology through to evaluation of performance - with the opportunity to design, develop and test your own molecules.Engage with specialists throughout your study, with readily accessible expertise available in everything from synthetic organic chemistry to computational methodology.Study in a popular and vibrant student city with great links to the rest of the UK and beyond, as well as good employer networks.With a strong emphasis on advanced problem solving, you will work alongside experts in medicinal chemistry to develop effective compounds addressing crucial real-world need.Whether you focus on a medical, agricultural, or social challenge, your project will present novel ideas in your chosen area, connected to unexplored biological targets.From identification of your target, in silico molecular structure optimisation, to the synthesis and biological evaluation of lead compounds, you’ll study and gain hands-on experience of the complete end-to-end drug chemistry process.This rigorous approach and associated breadth of applied knowledge will give you a competitive advantage within industry, or further academia, equipping you to be a future leader.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,000per year

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus, Newcastle Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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.
Newcastle University offers some of the most generous scholarships for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    24th out of 48 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    138 62%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    33rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    26th

    8

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