Introduction Drug Discovery and exploitation is undergoing a revolution in the way that smaller companies are now able to exploit scale up potential, customise small batch specialised drugs, have access to greater knowledge to further customise drugs and their application and apply both commercialisation and scientific process. This MSc is suitable for graduates in biomedical science, pharmacy and medicine who want to improve their career prospects, widen their knowledge base and are interested in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This programme taps into a growing need for innovation, rapid scale up and development of wide ranging techniques used in drug production. In the UK the pharmaceutical industry makes up a significant area of industry. Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotland's leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs. The University of Aberdeen has developed an enviable reputation in pharmacology and drug metabolism since the discipline was founded over 50 years ago. In addition to these topics you will also learn about research methods which are key to understanding modern drug discovery and development. Uniquely, this programme will also teach you about Bio-Business which describes the commercialisation of scientific ideas, demystifies the language of business and explains the business models used by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Introduction to Bio-Business and the Commercialisation of Bioscience Research Drug Metabolsim and Toxicology Generic Skills Basic Skills - Induction Small Molecule Drug Discovery Optional Introduction to Molecular Biology Molecular Pharmacology Applied Statistics Semester 2 Compulsory Advanced Bio-Business and the Commercialisatoin of Bioscience Research Pharmacokinetics Basic Research Methods Biologic Drug Discovery Optional Pharmacovigilance Semester 3 Compulsory Research Project Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by a range of experts in one of the top 10 medical schools in the UK Medicine has been taught at Aberdeen since it was founded in 1495, moved to Marischal College and then to one of the largest European health campuses at ForesterHill The programme has close links with the British Pharmacological Society, the British Toxicological Society and is recognised as a site of special scientific interest. Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life Find out more about entry requirements on programme page View English Language Requirements on the programme page