Postgraduate Course: Drug Discovery (MSc Level) (PGBI11088)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate |
Other subject area | Biochemistry |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides a broad overview of the drug discovery and development process, and in particular structure based drug design. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of Biological processes.
Overview of the methods used in structure-based drug design
An appreciation of the role molecular structure and biochemical mechanisms play in the design of new drug modules |
Assessment Information
A 5 page report outlining a plan for lead discovery for a given protein drug target (70%)
A presentation and ppt handout of up to 12 slides (30%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Structure based drug lead discovery |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Malcolm Walkinshaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 3719
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Course secretary | Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
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