Course summary
The rapid transformation in the nature of drug discovery means that knowledge of related disciplines, and the technologies used, is essential for those considering a career in commercial or academic research. This MSc in Drug Discovery and Translational Biology will help you explore the latest methods of developing drugs and therapeutic compounds for humans and animals, and disease control agents for plants. Our multidisciplinary approach links structural biology, bioinformatics, chemistry and pharmacology. You will:
- learn about marketing, licensing and regulations, which are all part of the development process
- investigate the fundamental scientific problems and techniques of drug discovery and design, alongside the challenges of developing principles for new therapeutic strategies
- have hands-on experience of crystallographic computer programming and computation for bioinformatics
- consider the moral and ethical aspects of the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries through case studies, seminars and discussions
- biotechnology
- biochemistry
- synthetic biology
- bioinformatics
Modules
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements
Fees and funding
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Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL