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| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,102 - ≈ € 17,142 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Developed in response to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and after extensive consultation with industry, this programme is designed for graduates in chemistry or closely related discipline who wish to contribute to drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. The programme provides training in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, the principles of formulation, methods to identify potential drug targets and drug candidates, and methods to assess the biological activities of drug compounds. Additional modules cover the key techniques in analytical chemistry used to support the pharmaceutical sciences.
Careers and Further Study
Careers in a variety of industries, particularly the pharmaceutical and related industries; areas include drug metabolism, medicinal chemistry (organic synthesis), drug screening (action/toxicity), patents and product registration; also as preliminary study for a PhD.
Contents
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1 * Information and Communication Skills
* Statistical Methods for Analytical Chemistry
* Separation Techniques
Semester 2 * Professional Skills for Chemical Scientists
* Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
* Drug Presentation and Product Evaluation
* Research Training Project
Optional Modules
Semester 1 * Drugs: Targets and Action
* Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
* Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques
* Introduction to Proteomics
Semester 2 * Drug Design and Synthesis
* Innovations in Analytical Science
* Materials Analysis
Assessment Examination and Coursework
Research Training Project (60 Credits).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An honours degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related subject. Other qualifications may be considered if the candidate has relevant industrial experience. Participation in individual modules is possible by arrangement.
Acceptable English language qualification
* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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