Introduction The MRes in Drug Discovery aims to develop your research skills and provide you with knowledge of the drug discovery process from both a scientific and commercial (bio-business) view. This research focussed master’s degree aims to provide you with: hands-on bench experience; an insight into how drugs are made and regulated; an understanding of the pharma and biotechnology business sector. The major emphasis of the programme is on research with two projects of approximately 15 weeks each, giving you invaluable hands on experience of laboratory based research. Projects will be offered by members of staff and you will be able to choose from a wide range of research opportunities. From here you can study for PhD, continue your research and develop your own pharmaceutical products, new innovations, work in clinical or discovery environment and join a growing industry area. University of Aberdeen has an enviable reputation for life sciences and surrounding disciplines with major discoveries and innovations driving change and challenging preconceived methods and developments. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Molecular Pharmacology Small Molecule Drug Discovery Introduction to Bio-Business and the Commercialisation of Bioscience Research Basic Skills- Induction Generic Skills Optional Introduction to Molecular Biology Applied Statistics Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Semester 2 Compulsory Research Project Optional Advanced Bio-Business and Commmercialisation of Bioscience Research Biologic Drug Discovery Basic Research Methods Semester 3 Compulsory Research Project Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by experts from a top 10 medical school who are active researchers in their field. They have experience of working for regulatory bodies and government ForesterHill is one of the largest health campuses in Europe and health has been taught at Aberdeen since 1495 moving from Kings College to Marischal College and then to ForesterHill 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