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Discovery and Development of Medicines
Get a comprehensive overview of the process of discovering and developing medicines
This course is a part of
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.
Topics
- 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
For more details about the course, please refer to the course curriculum.
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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
24–28 February 2025
11–14 and 17 March 2025
The course is available every year.
Examination
Please find the exam dates in the exam plan.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, you will:
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have a comprehensive overview and understanding of drug discovery and development and a sound grasp of the fundamentals of the major implicated disciplines
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have learned how to identify correct professional terms and communicate professionally with the various specialist groups in the drug development industry
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be able to identify the important transition points and milestones for the progress that require involvement of authorities
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be able to plan a development process within the regulatory framework.
Admission criteria
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 for the Master's programme.
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
Fee includes lunch and coffee.
More information
All course information is available in the course curriculum:Place
University of Copenhagen
Department of Pharmacy /
Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology
Universitetsparken 2
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Contact
Annette Villumsen
Study Administration Officer
master@sund.ku.dk
Tel: +45 35 33 60 66