Master's Program in Drug Discovery and Development

The Master's Programme in Drug Discovery and Development at Uppsala University is a two-year course that provides in-depth knowledge of drug development, from concept to registered product. Drug development is a complex process requiring expertise in various fields, and this program prepares you for work across its multiple stages. In the first year, you will take compulsory hit identification, drug formulation, and clinical trial design courses. In the second year, you can select elective courses and research projects tailored to your interests, including biopharmaceuticals, medicinal chemistry, and drug delivery. The program equips you with the scientific skills needed for careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory sectors or academia. Taught by experts at Uppsala University's Faculty of Pharmacy, the program also benefits from collaborations with world-leading research groups to address global health challenges. Graduates receive a Master of Pharmaceutical Science degree with Drug Discovery and Development as the main field of study.

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