Program Overview
The Drug Discovery Skills at King's College London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Drug Discovery Skills programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Drug Discovery Skills programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core Skills in Drug Discovery
- Case History of Drug Discovery
- Seminars in Drug Discovery
- Research Project in Drug Discovery
- Required Modules
- Case History of Drug Discovery
- Core Skill in Drug Discovery
- Research Project In Drug Discovery
- Seminars in Drug Discovery
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in biomedical/life sciences with evidence of a significant interest in pharmacology.
Application procedure
- Academic staff will assess all applicants, and once all references and transcripts are received, we aim to process the applications within four to six weeks, but during February, March and holiday periods, applications may take longer to process. You will be admitted by your academic ability, together with recommendations from academic referees.
Personal statement and supporting information
- A personal statement and full transcripts for all degrees you have undertaken are required. Please also list A-level subjects and the grades achieved. The transcript for each degree should list all modules taken and the grades achieved on each. Applicants who are still enrolled on a course should supply partial transcripts of the modules taken and grades achieved so far and should also supply a list of the modules that are currently being taken. Applicants who have not yet graduated should state the date when results are expected.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months