Drug Chemistry MSc

12 months full time; 24 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2013-14

UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time £3,000
International: full time £14,750 part time fees

More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.

Programme Overview

This programme provides advanced training in modern drug chemistry both organic and medicinal. You will cover the following areas:

  • how new drugs are developed: conception, application, testing and industrial production
  • chemistry pertinent to drug design
  • essential topics of drug design
  • potential therapies not yet established commercially
  • laboratory work, including COSHH and safety

This programme aims to provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in:

  • practical laboratory chemistry
  • data analysis and numeracy
  • spectroscopy and chemical characterisation
  • specialist aspects of drug chemistry
  • research methods

Research projects provide hands-on experience of working within a medicinal chemistry team and provide training in both laboratory and analytical skills. Previous projects have involved the synthesis of anti-biotic, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-cancer compounds. Projects have also focused on modern medicinal natural product chemistry.

We provide an ideal setting for the study of drug chemistry with state of the art, modern teaching and research facilities along with a major research strength in drug and medicinal chemistry. We have strong links with research groups in the pharmaceutical industry and Newcastle Medical School (for example, the Northern Institute for Cancer Research and the School of Biomedical Sciences).

+Modules

The programme consists of taught elements and research preparation. and a research project and dissertation.

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

+Entrance Requirements

A minimum of an upper-second-class BSc Honours degree in a chemically related subject.

Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of at least 6.0, TOEFL 79 (Internet-based), or equivalent. 

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding

International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.

More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.

+How to Apply

Visit our postgraduate application site.

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

+Further Information

For further information please contact:
Dr Michael Hall
School of Chemistry
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5619
E-mail: pg.chemistry@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

This programme is within the subject area of Chemistry.