Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development
Kraków, Poland
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
PLN 25,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Drug Discovery and Development (DDD) is a program focused on all aspects of identifying and introducing new medicines. Its mission is to deliver high-level specialists, equipped with a highly applied scientific basis for discovery and development of novel pharmacotherapeutics, combined with focused, real-life practical skills. This degree provides a solid grounding in pharmaceutical sciences, together with an opportunity to specialize in a particular drug discovery and development area. The first semester is devoted to providing a basic understanding of drug discovery and development as well as key chemical, biological, and pathophysiological aspects, relevant to drug research. The second semester provides a wide and well-balanced training in pharmaceutical sciences, which serves as a basis for further, specialized skills development. The third and fourth semesters are focused on one of the three leading areas: Medicinal Chemistry, Experimental Pharmacology, and Model-Based Drug Development.
The Faculty of Pharmacy is the best one in Poland, as it combines tradition and modernity which is proper in the case of dynamism and development of exact science. It has the A+ category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and programs conducted at the Faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”. Fields of studies conducted at the Faculty include pharmacy, cosmetology, and medical analytics. The research conducted focuses on the search for new and innovative forms of medicines, assessment of the toxicity of medicines, and issues concerning biotechnology and pharmacology. The Faculty consists of 16 research and didactic units, including 10 Chairs. The Museum of Pharmacy, the Garden of Medicinal Plants, and the Animal House are also part of the Faculty. Students have access to the resources of the Medical Library and the Jagiellonian Library.
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Curriculum
In the program curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this program. The program indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in such a program curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.
Semester 1
- Legal and Scientific Basics of Drug Discovery and Development
- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biology in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diseases States and Pharmacotherapeutic Strategies
- Humanities - Bioethics in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Humanities – Scientific Writing
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Foreign Language in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health and Safety Training
Semester 2
- Diseases States and Pharmacotherapeutic Strategies
- Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
- Molecular ADME and In Vivo Pharmacokinetics
- Principles of Pharmaceutical Technology
- Molecular Screening Systems
- Introduction to Animal Models of Disease States
- Introduction to Drugs Safety and Toxicology
- Pharmaceutical Project Management
- Foreign Language in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Elective courses semester 2
Semester 3
- Foreign Language in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Principles of Clinical Trials
- Elective courses – Pathways Semester 3
- Elective courses semester 3
Semester 4
Master Project
Rankings
Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations
Scientific category B+ in the discipline of Pharmacology and Pharmacy was awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science.
Program Outcome
Graduates of Drug Discovery and Development will learn how new medicines are sought, identified, developed, manufactured, and tested, along with the most important aspects of regulatory processes, necessary for their formal approval as drug products. Additionally, they will be equipped with management skills and language expertise, supporting their future employment in the worldwide pharma-biotech industry, regulatory agencies, or drug research centers.
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Ideal Students
Studies can be undertaken by people who hold:
- Diploma of higher education (at least Licencjat or equivalent, e.g. bachelor) awarded in the academic area of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Health Sciences
An international diploma has to prove the candidate’s eligibility to undertake the second-cycle programs of study in the country of issue.