Applied Drug Discovery

Course Structure

1. produce graduates trained in the processes by which fundamental science is linked to the design and development of modern medicines
2. teach you an understanding of the drug discovery process
3. provide you with expanded training in the biological sciences technical skills that underpin the processes of drug discovery
4. provide you with the experience of critically appraising the research questions and techniques they use routinely in the workplace
5. develop a variety of postgraduate level intellectual and transferable skills
6. equip you with lifelong learning skills necessary to keep abreast of developments in drug discovery
7. provide you with opportunities for shared multidisciplinary learning in drug discovery
8. give you the experience of undertaking an independent research project
9. provide expert preparation for students who wish to pursue and/or further a career in drug discovery, or wish to proceed to a higher degree (PhD) in topics related to the drug discovery process
10. provide access to as wide a range of students as practicable irrespective of race, background, gender or physical disability from both within the UK and from overseas.
11. the drug discovery process
12. the fundamental science which underpins the drug discovery process
13. how this fundamental science is linked to the design and development of modern medicines
14. the variety and scope of different techniques used in the drug discovery process
15. the drug discovery process with reference to a key system or disease.
16. the ability to formulate hypotheses and design appropriate experiments to address them
17. the ability to analyse and interpret data obtained from a variety of technical approaches used in the drug discovery process
18. the ability to place results obtained from complex experiments in context, both in terms of unanalysed data and the wider scientific literature
19. the ability to work with self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems
20. the ability to critically appraise proposed experimental strategies.
21. training in basic laboratory skills and plate-based reading technology
22. advanced training in in vitro and in vivo pharmacology
23. detailed training in molecular biological, enzymological and electrophysiological techniques relevant to the drug discovery process
24. Training in safety studies and PK-PD applications required in the drug discovery process
25. advanced statistical training.
26. problem-solving skills relating to experimental data
27. written and verbal communication skills
28. numeracy and statistical skills
29. information technology skills
30. time management and organisational skills
31. study skills: eg developing the independent learner; developing the ability to work effectively in a team.