Drug Discovery, Design and Synthesis
(MSc) Drug Discovery, Design and Synthesis
Entry for 2024
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate a critical and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, principles and theories of Drug Discovery.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues at the frontiers of current medicinal chemistry research.
Demonstrate the sophisticated ability to assimilate and evaluate a diverse range of chemical information and research resources, including internet-based resources.
Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the applications of the drug discovery processes to modern society, including an appreciation of the ethics of these applications.
Critically analyse and solve advanced problems related to medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
Communicate scientific information, arguments and analytical data, either orally or in writing, using conventions appropriate to academic and non-academic audiences
Professionally demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment that require initiative and independent personal responsibility.
Prepare a substantial research report containing a critical evaluation literature in the area, detailing appropriate prior art used to solve related research questions
From a defined medicinal chemistry research question, prepare, plan, and execute a series of advanced experimental activities leading to novel knowledge supported by appropriate data.
Demonstrate professional skills required to practice medicinal chemistry, preparing and delivering results of novel data in written, oral or electronic forms.
Full-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Semester | Core | Advanced Drug Discovery and Chemical Enterprise (F1609) | 15 | 7 |
| Core | Advanced Green Chemistry and Organic Synthesis (F1608) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Principles and Practices in Drug Discovery and Delivery (F1605) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Transferable Skills and Employability (F1604) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Spring Semester | Core | Organic Synthesis for Medicines and Natural Products (F1603) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Sustainable Synthesis and Catalysis (F1652) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Spring & Summer Teaching | Core | Drug Discovery Research Project (F1607) | 90 | 7 |
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