63 drug discovery
minimum requirements and degrees available are given on page 56.
why study drug discovery?
The Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery degree involves the design, chemical synthesis and testing of new medicines. Drug discovery is a practical science at the interface between chemistry, pharmacology and biology that includes modern computational methods combined with chemical and molecular biology techniques. We live in a new era with detailed knowledge of genes and the abilities to determine three-dimensional molecular structures and to create complex molecules. The Drug Discovery degree utilises these facets to identify drug targets against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, malaria and AIDS and to design and create new cures and safer, more effective drugs whilst also equipping you with extensive knowledge of assay design and development.
The College of Life Sciences is superbly placed to deliver this Drug Discovery degree. The University of Dundee’s world- renowned research activities in molecular and cell biology and drug design mean that students are taught by a team of experts who work at the cutting edge of their field.
The Drug Discovery Honours degree is available either as a five-year programme with a year in industry or a four-year programme without a year in industry.
The degree with a year in industry provides an exciting opportunity for work experience with a leading local or international biotechnology or pharmaceutical company with which the University of Dundee has close links.
employability
This degree can lead to a wide range of careers including research and development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries; chemical, pharmaceutical or biomedical research in universities or research institutes; teaching in further or higher education; scientific publishing; scientific patenting or further professional education and training. The interdisciplinary nature of the programmes also provides generic skills that are applicable to many careers. The degree is recognised by The Royal Society of Chemistry for associate membership (AMRSC).
what potential employers say
I have observed placement students at Axis-Shield Diagnostics grow in their confidence and willingness to contribute to research programmes. This will benefit them on their return to University and also their future careers.
Dr Murdo Black, R&D Director, Axis-Shield Ltd, Dundee
programme content • typical degree programme example
Please refer to the Biological/Biomedical Sciences overview on page 56 for details of the common curriculum in Levels 1 and 2 and progression into the Integrated Masters (Level 5).
Level 3 Specialist topics cover biochemistry, synthetic chemistry, analytical techniques and pharmacology.
> You will study synthetic organic chemistry with reference to biological and pharmaceutical applications.
> In analytical techniques you will cover the theory and applications of NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis, protein structure prediction & modelling.
> You will also study drug metabolism and kinetics, drug design and screening technologies, mechanistic enzymology, drug targets & drug leads, pharmaceutical development, metabolism & drug interactions.
> The study of biochemical pathways and processes and molecular interactions at the cellular level will expand your understanding of disease processes.
Between Levels 3 and 4 A year working in industry if you have chosen the degree programme with a year in industry.
Level 4 Your studies at Level 4 will be at the level of current research in your chosen subject area.
> Advanced study of topics in the field of drug design and development. You will choose units from a range of topics that include:
• drug design and discovery • advanced synthetic organic chemistry • bioinformatics • advanced instrumental analytical techniques • protein structure and pharmacokinetics
You will be able to choose additional topics from a wide range of specialist research areas within life sciences according to your personal interests.
> Research Project
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