Drug Chemistry MSc

Newcastle University

Gain the skills and knowledge to execute the complete drug discovery process. This will prepare you for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, or for further academic research.Work on a broad pipeline of design and advanced methodology through to evaluation of performance - with the opportunity to design, develop and test your own molecules.Engage with specialists throughout your study, with readily accessible expertise available in everything from synthetic organic chemistry to computational methodology.Study in a popular and vibrant student city with great links to the rest of the UK and beyond, as well as good employer networks.With a strong emphasis on advanced problem solving, you will work alongside experts in medicinal chemistry to develop effective compounds addressing crucial real-world need.Whether you focus on a medical, agricultural, or social challenge, your project will present novel ideas in your chosen area, connected to unexplored biological targets.From identification of your target, in silico molecular structure optimisation, to the synthesis and biological evaluation of lead compounds, you’ll study and gain hands-on experience of the complete end-to-end drug chemistry process.This rigorous approach and associated breadth of applied knowledge will give you a competitive advantage within industry, or further academia, equipping you to be a future leader.

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Chemistry)