Gain the skills and knowledge to execute the complete drug discovery process. This will prepare you for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, or for further academic research.
With a strong emphasis on advanced problem solving , you will work alongside experts in medicinal chemistry to develop effective compounds addressing crucial real-world need.
Whether you focus on a medical, agricultural, or social challenge, your project will present novel ideas in your chosen area , connected to unexplored biological targets.
From identification of your target, in silico molecular structure optimisation, to the synthesis and biological evaluation of lead compounds, you’ll study and gain hands-on experience of the complete end-to-end drug chemistry process.
This rigorous approach and associated breadth of applied knowledge will give you a competitive advantage within industry, or further academia, equipping you to be a future leader.
At Newcastle, you will be supported in your work by our multi-disciplinary team of leading academics. Our culture is one of openness and approachability, giving you exposure to their research and expertise in drug development.
Our strengths include the following specialist topics:
Through your course you will have the opportunity to discover the work of the Newcastle University Centres of Research Excellence.
The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences contributes notably to the Centre for Cancer , the Centre for Energy and the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology .
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| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 179 位 | 卡迪夫大学Cardiff University | 1年 | 31700英镑/年 |