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Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development University of Sunderland - Sunderland Campus University of Sunderland - Sunderland Campus, UK

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GBP 18000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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57%

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Program Overview

This course is an innovative, industry-orientated taught Masters programme offering a broad coverage of the pharmaceutical sciences with scope for developing a specialisation in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis or drug design.

In the context of current global pharmaceutical R&D, the course covers advanced pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, drug design, pharmacology, the biology of disease, proteomics and pharmacogenomics. You will also cover regulatory processes for medicines, in line with ICH guidelines. It is a direct response to employers’ search for postgraduates who have the optimum mix of theoretical and practical skills to be able to make an immediate contribution to frontline modern drug development.

The course mixes taught elements in a compact timetable with self-directed research. The topic of the project or dissertation is designed collaboratively to fit both your personal interests and the expertise of Sunderland's supportive tutors. It will involve typical industry-style problem solving perhaps even with pharmaceutical company partnership

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Oct 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    57% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    18000

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • Postgraduate Scholarship £5,500 Tuition Fee Waiver - reduces fee to £12,500 for courses starting from August 2026 across both Sunderland and London
    • Undergraduate Scholarship £6,000 Tuition Fee Waiver - reduces fee to £11,500 for courses starting from August 2026 across both Sunderland and London. For 3-year courses fee reduced by £6,000 for each year of the course.

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