Master of Drug Discovery and Development
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
1.5 Years
Total student fees
$13,451
over 1.5 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have broad skills in critical analysis and communication, be able to work autonomously or in teams, and have a sophisticated understanding of the relevant disciplines. They will be able to apply their knowledge of the processes and activities involved with drug discovery, design and development in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, agrichemical, bioanalytical, chemical and related industries. Graduates will be equipped to conduct independent literature studies and perform experimental laboratory-based research, and to assess the strength, validity and completeness of experimental data. They will be able to compile findings into written and oral reports. Some graduates may be able to continue to doctoral study. Graduates will have enhanced their skills relevant to, and will be well qualified to work in, the pharmaceutical, agrichemical, biotechnology and neutraceutical sectors.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A bachelor s degree from a tertiary institution in a relevant subject, with a B+ average grade in relevant courses.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1.5 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$8,968 | $13,451 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$13,149 | $19,723 |
| Total | $22,116 | $33,175 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $53,213 |
| Earnings range | $40,439 - $60,645 |
| In employment | 63% |
| In further study | 29% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Alison Morton Scholarship in Ecology/Marine Biology
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
$2,500
Transpower Rural Communities Trust Tertiary Grant
Provided by:
Rural Communities Trust
Website:
http://www.ruralcommunitiestrust.org.nz
Value:
So far, almost 1,000 grants have been approved, totaling well over $600,000.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.