Master's Degree in Drug Research, Development and Control
Barcelona, Spain
DURATION
1 up to 1 Years
LANGUAGES
Spanish, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 28 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 27.67 euros per credit (82 euros for students who are not EU nationals and do not currently reside in Spain). Fees for the academic year 2024-2025
Key Summary
Introduction
This master's degree provides advanced, specialized, multidisciplinary training and equips students with the tools needed to begin research in the area of drug development and control. On completion of the course, students will be equipped to work in research centres and companies in the pharmaceutical sector and related industries.
The master's degree in Drug Research, Development and Control is offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy within the framework of the European Higher Education Area. The course is interdisciplinary and spans more than one faculty: eight departments in two UB faculties (Pharmacy and Medicine) take part in the teaching.
Today, highly qualified professionals are needed to meet the new challenges in business and research areas of the pharmaceutical sector. This master's degree is an ideal platform for acquiring advanced knowledge of the stages of drug development. One of the main challenges in the pharmaceutical industry is the research and development of new active principles and new drug formulations with high added value. In this context, drug analysis and control is an essential activity to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. Consequently, the aim of the master's degree is to provide advanced, specialized, multidisciplinary training to equip students with the tools needed to begin research in the area of drug development and control. On completion, students will be able to work in research centres and companies in the pharmaceutical sector and related industries.
The master's degree is drawn from the doctoral program of the same name and has received a quality award from the Ministry of Education (MCD-2006-00525). It provides the training required for admission to the doctoral program Drug Research, Development and Control (which received the excellence award MEE2011-0420 for 2011-2013) or to other doctoral programs in related areas.
This program is also available in Catalan.
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Curriculum
Compulsory courses
- Experimental Design
- Design and Formulation of New Foods
- Bioactive Components: Functional Ingredients and Foods
- New Technologies in Food Processing and Preservation
- Economic Management of Production, Marketing Strategies and Project Management
- Information and Documentation: Legal Regulation and Intellectual and Industrial Property
- Final project
Elective courses
- Sources of Information for Scientific Research in Food Technology
- Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Mediterranean Diet and Health: Scientific Evidence
- Sensory Analysis of Foods
- Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics: Dietary Strategies to Maintain Health
- Marketing and communication Strategies in Food and Nutrition Sectors
- Microorganisms and Food Safety
- In-company placement
- Eco-Innovation in Food
Program Outcome
Learning objectives
- Acquire solid, multidisciplinary training in theory and methodology in the areas of drug research, development and control so that quality research can be carried out in all stages of drug development, and specifically research related to the development of new pharmaceutical formulations.
- Display a capacity for analysis and synthesis.
- Learn to work in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Work creatively to achieve quality research that enables the development, leadership and management of research projects in the pharmaceutical field.
- Gain the cognitive skills needed for inductive reasoning, develop the critical and reflective ability to solve problems in the professional arena, and lead and manage teams in the main areas of the pharmaceutical industry.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The master's degree grants access to third-cycle studies either in a research centre or in a business environment, as part of business-university collaboration.
Completion of the master's degree will help graduates to obtain higher-level positions in various areas of the pharmaceutical industry and to enter the business world as a technician or head of production, R+D, quality control, quality assurance and related areas.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam โ the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
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