12 months full time; 24 months part time
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.
This programme provides advanced training in modern drug chemistry. You gain: an appreciation of how new drugs are developed, from their conception in the laboratory to their application, testing and subsequent industrial production; an overview of the chemistry pertinent to drug design, as practised in the pharmaceutical industry and in academia; training in topics which constitute the ‘holy grail’ of drug design and potential therapies not yet established commercially; a high level of research competence; and experience through training in relevant aspects of laboratory work, including COSHH and safety.
The main focus of the programme is the exploration of new drugs from their conception in the laboratory to their application and testing and subsequent industrial production.
The programme consists of taught elements and research preparation. and a research project and dissertation.
We are an ideal setting for this programme as our research strengths lie in pharmaceutical areas, and we have strong links with research groups in the pharmaceutical industry and Faculty of Medical Sciences (for example, the Northern Institute for Cancer Research and the School of Biomedical Sciences).
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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.
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.
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.
For further information please contact:
Dr Michael Hall
School of Chemistry
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5619
E-mail: pg.chemistry@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Chemistry.