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Liverpool John Moores University: Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery
| Institution | Liverpool John Moores University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ |
| courses@ljmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 231 5090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain hands-on lab experience, carry out novel research and enjoy excellent employment prospects on the MSc Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery.
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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
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Gain hands-on experience in relevant laboratory techniques with a 12 week research project
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Benefit from LJMU's £12 million investment in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
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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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree: International requirements: Other international requirements: RPL is accepted on this programme. |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 11150 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 11150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree: International requirements: Other international requirements: 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. |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
Reach new heights in your career with a master’s qualification
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