Advanced Drug Discovery and Development

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PHAR 5000
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Course ID
201903
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kate Wegener
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 57368
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
Class number
Class number 53400
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 205
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 205
Class number
Class number 57367
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 80
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.50
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.50

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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