Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery

at University of Sheffield

MSc modules

Core modules:

• Literature Review and Research Proposal
• 3D Tissue Culture and Genome Editing
• Ethics and Public Awareness of Science
• Small Molecule and Functional Genomic Screening
• Advanced Scientific Skills
• Critical Analysis of Current Science
• Research Project
   

Optional modules - two from:

• The Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry
• Modelling Human Disease and Dysfunction
• Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery

A 2:1 honours degree in a biomedical-related subject.
 

We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
 

Entry requirements for international students
 

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

• Home ( annual fee) : £13,000
   
• Overseas (annual fee) : £28,500
   

The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.

You'll be equipped with the specialist knowledge and transferable skills to pursue exciting careers in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. Our graduates have secured roles as varied as working on Covid-19 vaccines and automating robots.
 

Previous students have secured graduate jobs at companies including AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Horizon, Novagen, NIHR Cambridge, and Cancer Research UK. 
 

If you choose to continue your research training, you’ll be ready to pursue a PhD. Previous students have been selected for PhDs at institutions such as Texas, Vienna, Montreal, Sheffield, Nottingham and Barcelona.