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Master of Science in Drug Development and Discovery (MDD)
at Gulf Medical University

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

  • Tuition Fee AED 14,293
  • Country Rank#12
  • Duration24 Months
  • Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (MDD) is a pharmaceutical sciences thesis-based research program offered in collaboration with top-universities in the US including University of Arizona. The master’s program focuses on three major disciplines associated with preclinical drug development including drug design and synthesis, drug delivery, pharmacology, and pharmacogenomics.

The program outcomes are constructed to address the required competencies for researchers in pharmaceutical sciences wishing to pursue a career in academia, research and development, or join a PhD program in pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant fields. Graduates of relevant undergraduate programs other than pharmacy may join the program after taking bridge course(s) if required by the graduate committee. The study plan of the program is structured to deliver 33 credit hours over 4 semesters.

The Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (MDD) is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, Higher Education Affairs, UAE. The master’s program in Drug Discovery and Development is the newest addition to the college with three main research areas:
 

  • Drug Design and Medicinal Chemistry.
  • Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.
  • Drug Delivery and Targeting.

Cost Of Studying At Gulf Medical University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% *

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned