Masters in Drug Development

Become a leader in the field of biopharmaceuticals with a Masters degree in the field of Drug Development. Our purpose built programmes are market facing, with the aim of kickstarting your career.

Student Beth Peacock pictured in the labs.

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Go to the next level

You will interact and learn from industry leaders, make useful professional connections and be fully equipped to make an impact on the drug development sector.

You’ll gain the highly sought after skills and experience needed for making a positive difference and becoming a pioneer in your field of study. Be a part of discovering and developing the medicines of the future which will improve lives for future generations.

Alongside invaluable hands-on lab and industry experience, you will also have the option of choosing a specialisation pathway based on your interests. Well-trained, talented people are constantly in demand in the drug development industry, make sure you are one of them.

Masters courses

Our Masters programmes are unique, so take some time to discover the differences and find out which course best aligns with your interests and career goals.

MSc Drug Discovery and Development

Have a positive impact on society by discovering new medicines that will improve lives. You'll be able to choose a specialisation pathway based on your interests – either medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology or biomedical science.

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Biopharmaceutical Development masters student at University of Leeds

MSc Biopharmaceutical Development (Industrial Placement)

Designed, developed and delivered in partnership with Labcorp Drug Development, this 20-month Masters provides a 12-month paid placement, ideal for life science graduates wanting to start a career in this industry.

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MSc Biopharmaceutical Development

Biopharmaceutical drugs are transforming the way we treat patients, fighting global diseases such as cancer and arthritis. This 12-month Masters is ideal for life science graduates wanting to start a career in this industry.

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Testimonials

Our community of pioneering graduates are leading the fight against global challenges associated with viruses and disease. Find out what they thought about studying at the University of Leeds.

This is a photo of Ashly, a Masters student studying MSc Biopharmaceutical Development. She is sitting down in front of a table working on a laptop. There is a lamp next to her which is turned on. She is looking at the camera.

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"The opportunity to undertake a placement as part of the course and the fact that the course was taught by industry experts were key factors that made me decide to choose Leeds University".