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Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Gain hands-on lab experience, carry out novel research and enjoy excellent employment prospects on the MSc Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery.

  • Explore the process of discovery and development of new drugs and the quality control aspect of the pharmaceutical industry as you train to become a qualified pharmaceutical scientist
  • Gain hands-on experience in relevant laboratory techniques with a 12 week research project
  • Benefit from LJMU's £12 million investment in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
  • Enjoy excellent graduate employment prospects
This new course has been developed in association with industry leaders and promotes a critical awareness of the most recent advances in the field of Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery. This programme is aimed at chemists and graduates with a chemistry background who have a passion for drug creation and at industrialists interested in moving newly developed drugs into the mass manufacturing arena. The course offers an integrated, stimulating and challenging programme of study, informed by contemporary research and responsive to the changing nature of the pharmaceutical industry. Experienced course tutors offer specialist training in preparation for careers in the diverse areas of the pharmaceutical industry. You will learn to use industry-standard apparatuses, including chromatographic equipment and spectrometers, tableting and particle sizing equipment, computing laboratory, molecular modelling software and thermal analysis equipment — including dynamic differential scanning calorimetry — plus chromatography, LC-MS and NMR instruments.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed through written examinations, written assignments, oral presentations and formative VLE interactive self-assessments.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: A minimum 2:2 honours degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, and Biomedical Science or related science disciplines. Applicants with equivalent professional qualifications and experience, supported by a strong personal statement, will be considered. International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements: -Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS. View country specific entry requirements Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages. RPL is accepted on this programme.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £11150 Year 1
Northern Ireland £11150 Year 1
Scotland £11150 Year 1
Wales £11150 Year 1
International £18250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS