Applications are being accepted for the MSc Drug Discovery Science program at the University of Sheffield. The start date is set for September 2025.

Students can comprehend the procedure used to identify, define, and optimise pharmaceutical drug candidates for clinical trials by taking this drug discovery course. According to the university statement, students will gain knowledge of the growing difficulties the pharmaceutical sector faces in creating medications that cure illnesses more safely, more efficiently, and at a reduced cost to the environment and economy while also attempting to combat the emergence of antibiotic resistance.

Eligibility criteria:

• A three-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required of the students.

• Their bachelor's degree score had to be at least 60%.

• A relevant subject with pertinent courses should be the focus of the degree.

• Pharmaceutical engineering, pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, chemistry, traditional Chinese pharmacy, and traditional Chinese medicine are among the subjects that are eligible for the degree.

• It is necessary to have an IELTS score of 6.5, with each component scoring at least 6.

Course covered:

The pharmaceutical industry's use of design methodologies and drug development is covered in the course. Numerous scientific fields, such as chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and toxicology, are covered in this course.

Scholarship:

75 International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships are available from the University of Sheffield for applicants in 2025. The competitive scholarships are worth £10,000 each, which can be applied to the initial tuition cost of a postgraduate taught program beginning in September 2025. All new overseas students who fulfil the requirements can apply for the scholarships.Scholarship applications must be submitted by Monday, May 12, 2025, at 1pm (UK time).