Master of Science [M.S] [Drug Discovery and Safety] From Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Master of Science [M.S] (Drug Discovery and Safety)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Medicine,

Sciences

₹14.2 L/Yr

€15,790 /Yr

Sixty percent of all diseases are still incurable. So there are plenty of opportunities to tackle complex challenges. If students are fascinated by the idea of developing new pharmacological therapies and medicines, then this is the Master’s program for them.
If students study Drug Discovery and Safety at VU Amsterdam, they will gain insight into drug discovery research from a unique chemical perspective. From the characterization of molecular causes of pathology to the generation of new therapeutics to treat diseases, and from small molecules and proteins to complex diseases and medicines.
Students will focus on the chemical and molecular aspects of early drug discovery. From the identification of new protein targets, computational design, and synthesis of new molecules and radiopharmaceuticals, the affinity towards its target and the cellular response, to eventually the metabolism and toxicity of the molecule. Students will choose an in-depth specialization that suits their interests while gaining knowledge in all drug discovery disciplines.
In the Drug Discovery and Safety Master’s program, students will examine the interaction between molecules and the human body from a range of perspectives: organic chemical, medicinal chemical, toxicological, pharmacological, and genetic.
In the first year, students will work in a multidisciplinary environment in which they will be challenged to address key questions about the medicines of the future. But students will also choose a specialization that suits their specific interests. There are five different specializations to choose from. Each specialization and profile combination includes a balance between compulsory courses, optional courses, and research training.
Students can specialize in Molecular Pharmacology (how can I modulate a biochemical process?), Synthesis of Drugs (how can I design and synthesize a potential drug for a specific target?), Molecular Toxicology (how are drugs metabolized in the human body and how can they cause toxicity?), Computer-Aided Drug Design (how can I predict the interaction between molecules and proteins?) and Bioanalytics (how can I detect and measure specific molecules in the human body?).
Students major research project is an important part of the Master’s program. They can, for instance, explore the synthesis of light-sensitive drugs, the use of nanobodies as oncomodulators, mitochondrial toxicity in human iPS-derived cells, computer simulations to investigate the structure and dynamics of proteins or bioanalysis for assessing venom pathologies as a basis for developing new snakebite treatments.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1422679 (EUR 15790)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
A Bachelor's degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the program (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).
Students can gain direct admission to the Master's program Drug Discovery and Safety with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry.
All prospective Drug Discovery and Safety students must have an intake interview to check eligibility for admission with the Master's coordinator. Without the approval of one of the Master’s coordinators, students cannot be admitted to the master’s program.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1^st September of the year in which your course starts.
Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
Please note that students who need a study visa must submit their English test results before 1 June

International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

Ranking

20232022202120192018

Medicine 121 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Medicine 106 out of 520 in Global Ranking

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