Advanced Drug Discovery and Development

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PHAR 5000
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Course ID
201903
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of drug discovery and development, encompassing the essential regulatory processes that bring new therapeutics to market.

  • Drug Discovery And Development Pipeline
  • Challenges In Drug Development

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the drug development pipeline and the importance of strict regulation involved in the process of developing pharmaceuticals
  • Critically evaluate and integrate drug discovery and development data to guide decision making processes
  • Investigate and interpret molecular interactions in drug discovery using protein visualisation software and in silico docking
  • Communicate drug discovery concepts to diverse audiences, both as individuals and through collaboration with others

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions, Learning Journal, Report, Proposal, Learning Journal

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Engineering (Biopharmaceutical)
Master of Science specialising in Biotechnology