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University of Nottingham: Drug Discovery MSc
Institution | University of Nottingham |
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Department | School of Pharmacy |
Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Learn how to develop treatments for some of the world’s most challenging diseases of our time. You will develop key aspects of the drug discovery journey, from initial concept through to clinical treatment.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
**Research**
Together with colleagues from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, we are joint 1st in the UK on Research Environment in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Research from the School of Pharmacy is transforming the lives of millions of people across the globe. Some of our recent contributions include:
- developing an innovative materials discovery platform, leading to improved biomedical devices that reduce infection and improve healing
- helping the NHS save £500m through research into the expansion of pharmacy services in England
- influencing government policy internationally to establish community pharmacies as vaccination centres for influenza and COVID-19
**Joint collaboration**
You will establish practical and professional skills from both the School of Pharmacy and the School of Life Sciences. You will learn to communicate complex ideas through a variety of formats, such as a simulated pitch to investors for funding. You will develop core practical skills in key areas that underpin drug discovery, such as synthesis of drugs, and in vitro and in vivo analysis.
**Local and global pharmaceutical links**
Benefit from a range of teaching approaches and methods from experts collaborating with, or working in, the pharmaceutical industry. The Schools have extensive links with local and global pharmaceutical organisations, including Sygnature Discovery, Excellerate Bioscience and GlaxoSmithKline.
**Dedicated support**
A dedicated supervisor will support you during your research project. You will work alongside our researchers who are transforming lives and improving societies.
Members of our course team have won awards for excellence in teaching and student support. Our small group learning environment can help you settle in quickly and form a lasting network of connections.
Examples of previous research projects include:
- Computational chemistry - Identification of Potential Inhibitors against Factor XII related to COVID-19 using Molecular Docking
- Synthetic organic/medicinal chemistry - Facile synthetic approaches to CGP-12177 analogues for exploring the β1-adrenoceptor secondary conformation
- In silico pharmacokinetics - Evaluation of the impact of CYP2C8 polymorphisms on the efficacy and disposition of amodiaquine using physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling
- Drug screening - Characterization of RO7297590 binding properties to human cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors using homogenous time-resolved fluorescence (HTRF)
- Target identification - Targeting protease inhibitors to the gut-associated lymphoid tissues for improved treatment of HIV/AIDS
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum of upper second class Bachelors degree (or equivalent) related to biology or chemistry including (but not restricted to) pharmacy, pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, life sciences, natural sciences, biomedical sciences; International students whose first language is not English are required to have the below English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme. However, applicants from certain countries may have these requirements waived subject to the University of Nottingham Policy for Waiving English Language Entry Requirements; IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
You will become an expert in the field of drug discovery. This masters course will teach you about the key aspects of the journey of a drug going to trial. You’ll develop key skills, knowledge and experience to help treat human diseases.
The University of Nottingham is ranked in the top 5 universities in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology. (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). You will be taught by both the school of Pharmacy and the School of Life Sciences. Our core modules will take a multi-disciplinary approach to teach you about key pharmaceutical topics such as human biology, organic chemistry, and pharmacotherapy.
You will undertake your own 60-credit research project. This will be supported by a dedicated supervisor and our own academic researchers. The University of Nottingham is ranked joint first in the UK on quality of research for Pharmacy Schools in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. You will have access to our modern facilities such as our simulated pharmacy and a variety of laboratories including the University of Nottingham Biodiscovery Institute.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum of upper second class Bachelors degree (or equivalent) related to biology or chemistry including (but not restricted to) pharmacy, pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, life sciences, natural sciences, biomedical sciences; International students whose first language is not English are required to have the below English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme. However, applicants from certain countries may have these requirements waived subject to the University of Nottingham Policy for Waiving English Language Entry Requirements; IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
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