Overview

Drug Design and Discovery degree offered at University of Salford is designed to develop the analytical techniques and problem-solving skills relevant to postgraduate-level employment in both the pharmaceutical sector but also to provide access to transferable skills relevant to a great variety of professional careers.

Employment

Although particularly relevant to those looking for a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, this course will also equip you for a career in research, teaching and many other professions including cosmetic science, animal health, food science, medical laboratory research, patent law, scientific journalism and health and safety.Many students have progressed onto research and studying for a PhD (working in the areas of biofuels, cancer research and drug synthesis). Some of these have progressed to PhD here at Salford but we have recent alumni pursuing PhDs globally.We have recently had students find employment as research assosiates (Liverpool University, John Innes Centre), technical roles (University of Salford) and with pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Cyprotex) both in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Postgraduate Scholarship Skills

Drug Design and Molecular Modelling

Novel Therapeutics

Molecular Biology and Proteomics (optional)

Advances in Drug Analysis and Discovery (optional)

Biotechnology and Nanomedicine

Natural Products

Professional Practice

Research Design and Delivery
Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biotechnology View 103 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should possess at least a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in bioscience, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy medicine or related subject.

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10350 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time:

Calculated on a pro rata basis

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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