University of Sheffield opens Applications for MSc Drug Discovery Science

The University of Sheffield is currently accepting applications for the MSc Drug Discovery Science program. September 2025 has been set as the starting date. This course covers the drug discovery process in detail including the identification characterization and optimization of PharmD candidates for clinical trials.

Students can learn about the pharmaceutical industry challenges including creating more affordable and efficient medications to treat illnesses in addition to the growing issue of antibiotic resistance.

For eligibility, candidates must have earned a minimum grade point average of 60 percent while completing a three-year bachelor’s degree at an accredited university. In addition to other pertinent subjects, their previous degree should cover pharmaceutical engineering pharmacy medicinal chemistry and traditional Chinese medicine.

An IELTS score of 6.5 is required with at least 6 in each component and candidates must also fulfill the English language proficiency requirements. This multidisciplinary course focuses on the design techniques and methodologies used in pharmaceutical drug discovery drawing on chemistry biology pharmacology and toxicology.

The basic biology and chemistry of key proteins their roles in disease and the consequences of drug-protein interactions on the human body will be covered for the students. In order to evaluate the molecular effects and forecast a drug’s efficacy the candidates will also be trained in computer-aided drug design techniques and screening instruments.

Through a combination of lectures lab exercises research projects and group workshops, students will develop their expertise. They will also work on a 12-week research project which allows them to use the University of Sheffield’s excellent research facilities either alone or in a cohort. With an emphasis on design approaches and methodologies, the course integrates a multidisciplinary approach from chemistry biology pharmacology and toxicology to study pharmaceutical drug discovery.

The basic biology and chemistry of important proteins their functions in illness and the effects of drug-protein interactions on the human body will be covered for the students. They will also receive training in computer-aided drug design methods and screening tools to assess the molecular effects and predict the effectiveness of a medication.

Through a mix of lectures research projects group workshops and lab exercises, candidates can gain expertise. Additionally, they should participate in a 12-week research project working either alone or in a cohort and access will be provided to the top-notch research facilities at the University of Sheffield.