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MSc in Drug Discovery and Development
at University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

  • Tuition Fee £ 25,100
  • Country Rank-
  • Duration12 Months
  • Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

The University of Aberdeen has developed an enviable reputation in pharmacology and drug metabolism since the discipline was founded over 50 years ago.
 

The main areas covered in the MSc are:

  • drug metabolism and toxicology
  • small molecule drug discovery
  • biologic drug discovery
     

In addition to these topics you will also learn about research methods which are key to understanding modern drug discovery and development. Uniquely, this programme will also teach you about Bio-Business which describes the commercialisation of scientific ideas, demystifies the language of business and explains the business models used by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
 

This MSc is suitable for graduates in biomedical science, pharmacy and medicine who want to improve their career prospects, widen their knowledge base and are interested in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

  • For State and Central Universities we would look for a minimum of 60% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree.
  • For Private and Deemed Universities we would look for a minimum of 65% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree.
  • While the above is a general guide we understand that the marking system in some states and national universities make it harder to achieve 60%, therefore we will accept 55% from the University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi etc. among others. Graduates from the IITs and IIMs will also be considered with marks in the region of 55%.
  • Cost Of Studying At University of Aberdeen

    Interest rates as low as 8.9% *

    250K+

    Students Assisted

    800Cr+

    Loan Amount Disbursed

    5000+

    Loans Sanctioned