Overview

This programme is aimed at chemists and graduates with a chemistry background who have a passion for drug creation and at industrialists interested in moving newly developed drugs into the mass manufacturing arena.

The Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery course offers an integrated, stimulating and challenging programme of study, informed by contemporary research and responsive to the changing nature of the pharmaceutical industry.

Employability

The programme from Liverpool John Moores University , offers cutting-edge, research-based training to enable you to become a qualified pharmaceutical scientist ready for employment in the pharmaceutical and related industries. The course is ideal if you want to work in drug discovery, development and manufacturing.

You can look forward to excellent employment prospects in roles within drug design, lead compound discovery, formulation science, process development and product manufacture at large pharmaceutical companies, as well as specialist small and medium sized enterprises.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Analysis, Structure and Function of Therapeutic Agents

Preformulation Strategies

Research Project

Approaches to Drug Design

Formulation and Drug Delivery

Product Development and Control

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 59 other Masters in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

a good honours degree in a science-related discipline

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International students should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for further details

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

18250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10705 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10705 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Liverpool

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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