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Institution

Liverpool John Moores University

Currency

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Program Level

MSc

Program

Natural Products Discovery

Summary

This new MSc is designed to train graduates to fulfil the increased worldwide demand for experts in the development of natural medicine.

• Enrol on this research-led course specialising in the discovery, formulation and analysis of natural medicines
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the stepwise approach for the discovery of drugs from natural sources, semi-synthesis and/or total synthesis of their analogues and the formulation and quality control of natural medicines used for the treatment and management of diseases
• Use state-of-the-art equipment
• Explore the latest developments in the field with student-led sessions, seminars and workshops
• Prepare for competitive jobs in pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetic companies
• Provides hands-on experience in the effects and formulation of natural ingredients for the wellness industry (supplements and cosmetics)

The Natural Products Discovery MSc focuses on the extraction, isolation and identification of natural products for use in modern medicines, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. One of just a handful of courses of this type in the world, this masters is taught by leading experts in the field.

This is a very practical based programme and you will have access to state-of-the-art instruments including: 300 and 600 MHz NMR, UV, IR, HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS, X-Ray crystallography, analytical and preparative HPLCs with various detectors, microscopy suits and several in vitro and ex vivo bioassay facilities.

As a student on the programme you will have access to the Research Centre for Natural Products Discovery which was founded at LJMU in 2019. The Centre is a unique platform for multidisciplinary and collaborative research, incorporating various aspects of synthetic organic medicinal chemistry, natural products drug discovery, photochemistry, nutraceuticals and food supplements, pharmacology and toxicology.

Tuition Fees

18250.00

Duration

Year

Application Fee

0.00

Living Costs

0.00

CertificateName

MSc Natural Products Discovery

Intake

September

Month Length

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Year Length

1

Program Length

1 years

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