Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A good upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a biomedical or related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 100 or above, with at least 24 in each component CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..aches-drug-discovery-msc

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Core modules

Literature Review
Laboratory Research Project
Critical Analysis of Current Science
Ethics, Law and Public Awareness of Science

Optional modules

Two practical modules:
Practical Approaches to Small Molecule and Functional Genomic Screening
3D Tissue Culture and Genome Editing

Two lecture modules:
Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery
The Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry

Teaching

Lectures
Practical classes
Tutorials
Seminars
Small-group teaching classes where you’ll discuss, debate, and present on scientific and ethical topics
Laboratory placements within the department with one-to-one attention, training and support in carrying out your individual research project

Assessment

Formal examinations
Coursework assignments
Debates
Poster presentations
Dissertation