MSc Cancer Drug Discovery

Course overview

This MSc focuses on modern cancer drug discovery and development. It combines: • Cancer biology and pharmacology • Drug discovery • Medicinal chemistry • Preclinical drug testing • Drug safety and toxicity • Computer-aided drug design • Research and laboratory techniques The course is delivered by Bradford's Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, with research-focused teaching and links to pharmaceutical/healthcare research.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£19,500 / year

Initial deposit

Full fee deposit for AJK and KPK students. 10000 GBP initial deposit for others

Country

England

Campus

City campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent • Degree in a scientific discipline, usually Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedicine or related field • A-level Chemistry or an undergraduate module in a relevant chemical subject • Relevant experience/qualifications may also be considered • English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 5.5 each For your BSc Computer Science: this course is not a straightforward match, because Bradford normally expects a Chemistry/Biology/Pharmacy/Biomedicine or related scientific background, plus relevant chemistry study.

Scholarships & discounts

2700 GBP Scholarship will be awarded.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the tuition deposit is paid

Format

Live interview

Course modules

Principles of Drug Discovery · How new medicines are discovered and developed. Preclinical Models for Drug Evaluation · Testing potential drugs before human trials. Case Studies in Drug Discovery · Real examples of drug-development processes. Cancer Pharmacology and Regulatory Toxicology · Cancer medicines, drug effects and safety. Research Skills for Postgraduate Students · Laboratory, research and scientific communication skills. Cancer Therapeutics Research Project · Your main independent cancer-drug research project.