Overview

You’ll get deep insights into the molecular basis of disease, drug targets and their validation, identification of lead compounds, structure-based drug design, and analytical and synthetic techniques. You’ll also learn all about the regulatory and commercial aspects of management in the pharmaceutical industry.

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By the end of this Drug Discovery and Development course from The University of Lancashire you’ll have developed in-depth knowledge of biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and toxicology, and an understanding of research skills and scientific methods. Our aim is to produce scientists with expertise in drug discovery and development as well as non-scientists who are equipped to work in pharmaceutical work environments.
When you graduate you’ll be equipped with a knowledge and skills base that will allow you to pursue a range of scientific and non-scientific careers within pharmaceutical work environments.
This may include roles in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, academia or further studies (such as a PhD).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drug Development and Discovery
Research Project
Nanomedicine and Biotechnology Products
Quality Assurance, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs and Analytical Instrumentation
Research Development

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International

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• UK students can apply all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 69 other Masters in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants should hold a 2:2 in Recent Hons Degree from a UK university (or its equivalent/Overseas equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, or a related subject or a qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above
Transcript of modules is required with application
IELTS at 6.5 (no component less than 6.0) TOEFL at 600 (paper) and 250 (CBE) with a TWE of 4
Those applicants seeking entry with appropriate experiences will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview
One academic reference
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9450 GBP / year

≈ 9450 GBP / year

Additional Details

£2625 for the sandwich year (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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Funding

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