Overview

The Drug Discovery, Development and Translation programme offered by Swansea University is ideal for graduates with a background in pharmacy, pharmacology, chemistry or biosciences, who are looking to enhance their leadership skills for the pharmaceutical industry, or those with a passion for research in drug development.

Key Facts

Throughout the course you will explore key subjects to build your skills and experience, including drug discovery and in silico design, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug delivery, nanomedicine and regulatory science.

You will be taught by experts with real-world experience of drug development and will benefit from the close working relationship between Swansea University and the NHS, UK Research Council, Welsh Government and Industry, promoting collaborative teaching and research.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should have (or be predicted to achieve) a 2:2 undergraduate degree* or equivalent in one of the following subjects: Pharmacy, Biomedical / Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, Genetics or Medical Genetics, Genomics, Human Biology or Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Medicine (MBBCh), Medical Pharmacology, Nanomedicine, Veterinary, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related topics
50% or higher in a Chemistry module AND in a 2nd relevant module (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Anatomy) as part of undergraduate degree
International applicants: IELTS 6.5 (at least 6 in each component) or equivalent
Previous research experience is not required however, any research-based experience gained during a BSc can be beneficial in supporting your final MSc research project

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23900 GBP / year

≈ 23900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10400 GBP / year

≈ 10400 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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

Funding

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