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Discovery and Development of Medicines
Get a comprehensive overview of the process of discovering and developing medicines
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This course aims to convey knowledge of drug discovery and development in general to the participants so they may communicate across the different fields of the process.
People involved in the development of medicines have diverse educational backgrounds. Often their basic academic educations have not touched upon all phases of the drug discovery and development.
You will be faced with real examples from the industry and discuss problems and opportunities throughout the entire drug discovery and development process. Participants will be able to convey an understanding of the dynamics of the drug development process, communicate and cooperate across research fields as well as identifying critical factors and bottlenecks that influence the discovery and development of medicines.
We have assembled a unique team of industrial speakers, who are experts in the broad spectrum of activities involved in discovery and development of medicines. The course will cover both the theoretic background and give an industrial perspective on modern drug discovery and development.
The topics taught are:
- Target evaluation and biopharmaceuticals
- Identification of lead structures
- Medicinal chemistry: Lead optimization and synthesis
- Non-clinical safety
- Animal biology and pharmacology
- Preformulation
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Clinical trials
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory affairs
- Production
- Marketing
This course has enhanced my understanding of research scientists and the CMC department thereby giving me tools to improve my collaboration with them.
I have achieved a greater understanding of the development processes that forms the product. The course should be mandatory for starters in the drug development industry.
Course director and lecturers on Discovery and Development of Medicines
Course details for Discovery and Development of Medicines
Dates and examination
Course dates
24 February - 28 February 2025
11-14 + 17 March 2025
The course is available every year.
Examination
Please find the exam dates in the exam plan.
You can find further information about the course and the exam in the course curriculum.
See an overview of all courses on Master of Industrial Drug Development.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, participants will have a comprehensive overview and understanding of drug discovery and development and a sound grasp of the fundamentals of the major implicated disciplines in order to:
- Upon completion of this course you will understand the drug discovery and development process.
- You will have learned how to identify correct professional terms and communicate professionally with the various specialist groups in the drug development industry.
- You will be able to identify the important transition points and milestones for the progress that require involvement of authorities.
- You will be able to plan a development process within the regulatory framework.
Admission criteria
Professionals in need of interdisciplinary overview
The course is for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry who has a desire to get a comprehensive overview on how drugs are discovered and developed in the pharmaceutical industry today.
You must meet the following criteria to be admitted to this course:
- Hold a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent
- Have a minimum 2 years of relevant job experience in drug development
- Be proficient in English
Find detailed information in the admission criteria.
You will receive a response to your application at the earliest on 1 December and no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Priority is given to enrolled students
This course is offered as an compulsory course in the Master of Industrial Drug Development and Master of Medicines Regulatory Affairs. Priority is given to students already enrolled in either of the two master programmes. Once the enrolled students have been admitted to the course, the remaining seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition fees
EU/EEA citizens: 24,100 DKK
Non-EU/EEA citizens: 27,650 DKK
Non-EU/EEA citizens: 27,650 DKK
Fee includes lunch/coffee.
Place
University of Copenhagen
Department of Pharmacy /
Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology
Universitetsparken 2
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Contact
Annette Villumsen
Study Administration Officer
Tel.: +45 35 33 60 66