Drug Development

Education facts

Code: BIO523

This course aims at giving an orientation about concepts, working methods and strategies in modern drug development, with emphasis on the early part (“drug discovery”). The following topics are treated: Identification and validation of new cellular target molecules, bioinformatics, genetic model organisms, and methods for high-throughput screening. The course content consists of lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations and written examination. Invited speakers will treat different applied and fundamental aspects, and opportunities will be offered to study practical working methods. The goal for the course is to be oriented about concepts, working methods and strategies in modern drug development.

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, approved courses of 120 credits in the field of natural science are required, of which at least 15 credits must be within the main subject molecular biology and 15 credits in the main subject chemistry or equivalent. In addition, Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Drug Development

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 5 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %