About the course

Develop expertise and specialist practical skills in drug discovery science, from target identification through to getting a drug to market.

　　Developed in consultation with industry experts, this course is aimed at students with a background in chemistry, biosciences, pharmacy or pharmacology who are looking to move into the exciting field of drug development.

　　You will become familiar with a range of concepts and research techniques in drug discovery including target identification and validation, screening platforms, optimisation of small molecule drugs and biotherapeutics, and the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

　　Depending on your undergraduate degree, you will also follow either a biology or chemistry training track alongside your drug discovery studies. This will enable you to gain a strong background in both disciplines, strengthening your subject-related and practical skills appropriate to your career aspirations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Bath
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Bath

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bath

You should have a first or strong second-class Bachelor?s honours degree or international equivalent.

　　To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a chemistry (or chemistry-related subject, such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry), biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery or biomedical sciences.

　　We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

　　If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

　　IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

　　TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bath. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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