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Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry, MSc

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Loughborough University

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Chemistry

Degree:

Master

Field of Study:

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)

Course Based:

Yes

Length:

1 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:

$56,923

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.

Careers:

Pharmacists

Society’s need for pharmaceutical solutions to health problems ensures the demand for skilled individuals within this area remains high. Our MSc Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry is designed to meet the needs of industry and the UK science base by providing you with training in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, methods to identify potential drug targets and drug candidates, and methods to assess the biological activities of drug compounds.

The programme will give you the opportunity to specialise in this fascinating and vitally important field that focuses on the biochemistry, pharmacology, design, analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances, including the development of safe and effective drugs.

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	65
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chinese Medicine, Drug Analysis, Industrial Chemistry, Natural Sciences (providing enough Chemistry), Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Toxicology. Other relevant backgrounds will be accepted providing there is sufficient Chemistry.

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chinese Medicine, Drug Analysis, Industrial Chemistry, Natural Sciences (providing enough Chemistry), Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Toxicology. Other relevant backgrounds will be accepted providing there is sufficient Chemistry.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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