NOTE: Candidates can only use the scholarship to study outside their own country.
MPhil in Drug Discovery and Development
Programme Overview
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop skills in drug design principles, biological screening, and preclinical development processes.
Course Modules
Medicinal Chemistry Fundamentals
Drug Target Identification
Biological Screening Methods
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Preclinical Development
Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development
About University of Cape Coast
The University of Cape Coast's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences represents Ghana's commitment to pharmaceutical excellence, combining modern pharmacy education with traditional African medicine research. Established in 2018, SoPPS has rapidly developed a comprehensive Doctor of Pharmacy program across five specialized departments. With over 80,000 students, UCC serves as a major educational hub in West Africa, excelling in herbal medicine research through its dedicated Herbal Medicinal Product and Evaluation Unit, bridging the gap between traditional African therapeutic practices and evidence-based pharmaceutical science.
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