This is a 1 year, full time program for most students.

The core modules include:

• Principles of Drug Discovery

This module will convey the methods, techniques and strategies of selecting and evaluating molecules as potential drugs, as well as  the ability to analyse the process critically.

• Practical Skills in Pharmacology Research

Here you’ll learn advanced pharmacology techniques as well as improved research and communication skills.

• Critical Appraisal of a Current Topic in Oncology and Toxicology

Here you’ll plan, undertake and report a detailed analysis of a relevant topic of your choice.

• Case Studies in Drug Discovery

This module will give you a braod-based understanding of current issues in cancer drug discovery.

• Cancer Therapeutics Research Project

Here you’ll work as part of a research team on a real drug discovery project.

Typical optional modules include:

• Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology
• Molecular Basis of Cancer and Cancer Therapy
• Preclinical Models for Drug Evaluation
• Chemical Toolbox for Drug Discovery
• Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity

Many graduates of the University of Bradford’s Cancer Drug Discovery MSc program go on to take research degrees, such as one of Bradford’s many PhD programs. Many instead choose to take advanced study at Glasgow, Newcastle or Dundee. Others of course go directly into careers in commercial medical research or at high level posts in the pharmaceutical industry. Some choose a slightly different route, going into clinical research roles in the public sector.