Medicines of the future are crafted today
Welcome to the Master's in Drug Research and Development, where innovation and science come together to shape tomorrow's leaders in the pharmaceutical field. Our program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to advance in creating therapies that transform lives
Master in Drug Research and Development
Duration:
1 academic year
RUCT code: 4311777
ECTS Number: 60
Seats number: 28
Dean or center director:
Mª de los Reyes Laguna Francia
mdelosreyes.laguna [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Mariana Landin Perez
m.landin [at] usc.es
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decreto 434/2009 do 3 de decembro (DOG 15/12/2009)
BOE publication date:
24/08/2010
Last accreditation date:
08/07/2015
The university Master’s in Drug R&D is research-oriented and its general goal is to provide students with the necessary training, of multidisciplinary, theoretical and practical nature, to carry out research and development work on drugs, either in the field of pharmacology or in the design and development of drug delivery systems.
Furthermore it aims to train students to develop quality research in the field of drug R&D, which makes it possible in the future for each of them to design, direct, develop and manage their own research projects, either in the university environment or in private companies which allocate a portion of their capital to R&D&i, particularly pharmaceutical industries.
Duration:
1 academic year
RUCT code: 4311777
ECTS Number: 60
Seats number: 28
Dean or center director:
Mª de los Reyes Laguna Francia
mdelosreyes.laguna [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Mariana Landin Perez
m.landin [at] usc.es
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decreto 434/2009 do 3 de decembro (DOG 15/12/2009)
BOE publication date:
24/08/2010
Last accreditation date:
08/07/2015
The university Master’s in Drug R&D is research-oriented and its general goal is to provide students with the necessary training, of multidisciplinary, theoretical and practical nature, to carry out research and development work on drugs, either in the field of pharmacology or in the design and development of drug delivery systems.
Furthermore it aims to train students to develop quality research in the field of drug R&D, which makes it possible in the future for each of them to design, direct, develop and manage their own research projects, either in the university environment or in private companies which allocate a portion of their capital to R&D&i, particularly pharmaceutical industries.
60 ECTS
This Master was designed with two itineraries, pharmacology or pharmaceutical technology.
To carry out a specific itinerary, the student must take the optional subjects of the corresponding itinerary.
Alternatively, the student may study, at their choice, subjects from both itineraries.
The Master in Drug Research and Development offers a dynamic and enriching experience designed to prepare you for the challenges of pharmaceutical research.
Core Mandatory Subjects: The program includes 4 mandatory subjects covering the essential aspects of drug research, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to acquire a solid foundation in the field.
Specialized Tracks: Students can choose between two tracks: Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Technology. Each track comprises 15 ECTS credits distributed across five elective subjects. Courses from both tracks can be taken. Students are advised to review the course schedule before selecting subjects to avoid conflicts.
Practical Training: A fundamental part of the program is the completion of the Master's Thesis, which represents 24 ECTS credits and allows students to immerse themselves in real research projects led by research excellence groups associated with the master's program. This practical experience provides a unique opportunity to apply and expand the knowledge acquired during the program, preparing you for a professional career in drug research.
Research and Development of New Drugs: From Laboratory to Clinical Practice
- P2101101
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Information, Management of the Diffusion and Holding of Results in I+D of Medicines
- P2101102
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
Pharmaceutical Screening and Protein Targeting in Early Phases of the Drug Discovery
- P2101103
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Drug Delivery Systems
- P2101104
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Solubility, Permeability and Bioavailability of Drugs
- P2101201
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
Criteria for Drug Delivery System Design
- P2101202
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
Material for Drug Delivery Systems
- P2101203
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Powders and Compacted Solids
- P2101204
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Colloids, Microparticles and Hydrogels for Drug Release
- P2101205
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
The Pharmaceutical Experimentation in I+D of Medicines
- P2101206
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Natural Products
- P2101207
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
I+D of Medicines acting on the Central Nervous System
- P2101208
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
I+D of Medicines acting on the Cardiovascular System
- P2101209
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Clinical Development of Medicines
- P2101210
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Master Dissertation
- P2101105
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
It is aimed at graduates in Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and other degrees related to Health Sciences. Please, consult your case!
-
60 ECTS
En la inauguración del curso, el equipo de decanal y el coordinador/a del Máster organizarán una sesión de recepción de los estudiantes, en la que se dará la información oportuna para iniciar los estudios de Máster y se realizarán actividades dirigidas a promover la interacción entre los estudiantes con el fin de generar un grupo integrado. El personal de administración y servicios asignado a los departamentos que participan en la enseñanza del Máster, así como el asignado a la Facultad de Farmacia, proporcionará apoyo directo en esta tarea.
La Comisión del Título del Máster designará un tutor para cada uno de los estudiantes, quien será la persona encargada de mantener abierta una forma de comunicación directa y dinámica con el estudiante.
Todos los profesores del Máster estarán disponibles para los estudiantes a través de la USC virtual y, en persona durante las horas de tutorías establecidas, que se pueden consultar a través de la USC virtual.
Los estudiantes también contarán con el apoyo de otros estudiantes que se hayan graduado en el Máster en los cursos anteriores y que hayan decidido ampliar su formación de posgrado con la realización de su tesis doctoral.
En el caso de estudiantes extranjeros, se les indicará la posibilidad de que puedan realizar algunos de los cursos de español para extranjeros o de gallego para lo que no sean gallego hablantes, que se ofrecen en el Centro de Lenguas Modernas.
Access
Para acceder aos ensinos oficiais de Máster será necesario estar en posesión de:
A.1. Un título universitario oficial español.
A.2. Un título expedido por unha institución de educación superior pertencente a outro Estado integrante do Espazo Europeo de Educación Superior que faculte no mesmo para o acceso a ensinos de Máster.
A.3. Un título pertencente a un sistema educativo alleo ao Espazo Europeo de Educación, previa comprobación pola Universidade de que o citado título acredita un nivel de formación equivalente aos correspondentes títulos universitarios oficiais españois e faculta no país expedidor do título para o acceso a ensinos de posgrao.
A.4. Un título superior das Ensinanzas Artísticas Superiores do sistema educativo español.
Admission
Degrees Requirements:
Bachelor or Degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or in other health Sciences.
Degrees Requirements:
Bachelor or Degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or in other health Sciences.
- Category 1: Advanced level of knowledge on drug research and development.
- Category 2: Ability to design, organize and carry out studies and activities in the field of drug research and development, at the level that society demands.
- Category 3: Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision, creativity and critical reasoning.
- Category 4: Oral and written communication skills with interlocutors at different levels.
- Category 5: Ability for autonomous learning throughout life.
Category 1:
• Ability to identify and formulate problems in the field of Pharmacology and/or Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Learning techniques and tools for developing usual work in drug research and development.
• Advanced knowledge of information and communication technologies, regulatory and economic-financial particularities of projects in drug research and development
Category 2:
• Ability to use the scientific method for the design new drugs and/or drug delivery systems, to plan, develop and execute innovative research or development projects in the field of medicines, with quality criteria.
• Ability to execute experiments by applying the appropriate experimental, analytical and computer methods, specific to the field of pharmaceutical research and development.
Category 3:
• Critical and analytical capacity in the field of drug research and development.
• Creative ability to propose and carry out innovative approaches in drug research and development.
• Ability to write, analyze, interpret and present technical reports, and evaluate and compare criteria and address decision making.
• Ability to develop standard operation procedures in the area of drug research and development.
Category 4:
• Oral/written communication skills in the scientific and social field on topics related to medicine.
• Ability to advise in the field of drug research and development.
• Ability to define critical points and implement solutions in drug research and development.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Category 5:
• Capacity to update knowledge in the field of drug research and development and adaptation to the evolution of work techniques.
• Acquisition of techniques for autonomous long life learning.
Mobility
the mobility of students is regulated through the "Regulation of inter-university exchanges". Through the External Relations Office, the national (SICUE) and European (ERASMUS) exchange programs and the interchanges with countries out of the European System: International portal
Internships
Not applicable
The objective of the TFM is to initiate the student in the research and development of medicines. It consists of the development, presentation and defense of a research work in the fields of Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Technology, that aims initiating the students in research tasks, and allowing them to demonstrate knowledge, skills and aptitudes associated with the Title. It has 24 compulsory ECTS credits.
Each TFM will be held under the tutelage of a tutor and there may be a co-tutor. The tutors of TFM are professors of the areas involved in the Master in Drug R & D.
The tutor organizes work sessions with the student for establishing the tasks to be carried out. It is responsible for defining the work with the student, guiding its development, guaranteeing the fulfillment of the established objectives, doing the following-up and issuing a final report to authorize the Master thesis defense.
Each student can customize his/her schedule as much as possible and adapt it to his/her needs. For the defense, the student must have passed all other credits of the degree.
Our staff primarily belongs to the University of Santiago de Compostela, integrated into the Faculty of Pharmacy and the prestigious research institutes CIMUS (Singular Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases), iMATUS (Materials Institute), or IDIS (Health Research Institute of Santiago). Researchers from CiQUS and biotechnological or pharmaceutical companies also collaborate in the master's program. The team combines solid teaching experience with a notable research trajectory. It includes both senior professors with many years of university teaching and young researchers recently incorporated, who have completed their postdoctoral training at internationally renowned universities in drug research. Recognized for their significant scientific contributions, our staff is committed in inspiring and guiding you to become a leader in Drug Research and Development. You can access their scientific contributions through the USC Research Portal.
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Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Offer |
|||||||
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IN01 Offered places Number of places offered for each academic year. Scale info: Whole number |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
|
|
Enrolment |
|||||||
|
IN02 Enrollment Number of students enrolled in an academic year without counting students from incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Whole number |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
10,0 |
15,0 |
15,0 |
|
|
IN03 Access enrollment Number of students enrolling in a study plan for the first time. This includes students who transfer their transcripts, access by partial validation of foreign studies or who adapt from plans in extinction. Scale info: Whole number |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
9,0 |
15,0 |
14,0 |
|
|
IN04 New enrollment by pre-registration Number of students who enroll in the first year of a study plan for the first time, that is, not counting students who access through partial validation of foreign studies, transfers or adaptations from plans in extinction. Scale info: Whole number |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
9,0 |
15,0 |
14,0 |
|
|
IN05 Variation in new enrollment by pre-registration Relative variation rate of new admission enrollment by pre-registration. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
0,0 |
-66,67 |
220,0 |
-43,75 |
- |
- |
|
|
Admittance profile |
|||||||
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IN06 Average access grade by pre-registration Average entrance grade for pre-registration of students starting studies. Determines the entry profile. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. The range goes from 0 to the maximum value that can be obtained in each academic year for pre-registration (some historical values have been 10.00 points, 12.00 points or 14.00 points). |
7,557 |
6,515 |
6,8513 |
6,8819 |
6,8389 |
6,9136 |
|
|
IN08 Percentage of foreign students over total enrolled Percentage of foreign students over enrolled students, excluding students enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
80,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
6,67 |
13,33 |
|
|
IN09 Percentage of national students from outside Galicia over total enrolled Percentage of national students from outside Galicia on enrolled students, without counting students enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
33,33 |
20,0 |
6,25 |
0,0 |
13,33 |
6,67 |
|
|
IN13 Percentage of enrolled students who are USC graduates Number of students enrolled in the master's program who graduated from USC. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
- |
- |
56,25 |
20,0 |
53,33 |
53,33 |
|
|
Adaptation to demand |
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IN12 Occupancy rate Number of new students entering through pre-registration divided by the places offered. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
53,57 |
17,86 |
57,14 |
32,14 |
53,57 |
50,0 |
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Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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External mobility |
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IN18 Percentage of students received by USC from mobility programs over total enrolled Number of students received at USC in that degree from other universities (mobility programs) divided by the number of students enrolled in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
10,0 |
6,67 |
0,0 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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IN22 Percentage of graduates in an academic year who completed internships in companies or institutions during their studies Percentage relationship between graduates of a degree in an academic year who have carried out internships in companies and institutions throughout their studies, out of the total number of students graduating in that degree and in that same academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Drop-out |
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IN41 Dropout rate under RD 1393/2007 Percentage relationship between students in a new admission cohort who should have obtained their degree in the previous academic year and who did not enroll in either that academic year or the previous one. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
6,67 |
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Assessment |
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IN36 Evaluation rate Percentage relationship between the total number of ordinary credits for which the students applied and the total number of ordinary credits enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
92,0 |
97,2 |
100,0 |
90,67 |
96,4 |
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Average duration of studies |
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IN38 Average duration of studies Average duration (in years) in which students take to complete the credits corresponding to the curriculum. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
1,0 |
1,0 |
1,0 |
1,1 |
1,0 |
1,0714 |
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Efficiency of graduates |
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IN53 Efficiency rate (graduates' performance) Percentage ratio between the total number of credits that a student passed during the degree in which he graduated and the total number of credits in which he enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
99,67 |
96,15 |
100,0 |
97,22 |
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Students per group |
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IN32 Average number of students per interactive teaching group Relationship between the number of enrolled students and the number of interactive teaching groups. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
9,6429 |
3,2143 |
10,3571 |
5,7857 |
9,2083 |
8,4583 |
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IN55 Average number of students enrolled in mandatory and basic training courses per theoretical group (lectures) Relationship between the number of students enrolled in compulsory basic education subjects and the number of theory groups in those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
9,0 |
15,0 |
13,75 |
|
|
IN56 Average number of students enrolled in elective courses per theoretical group (lectures) Relationship between the number of students enrolled in optional subjects and the number of theory groups in those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
7,5 |
2,5 |
8,1 |
4,5 |
7,5 |
7,0 |
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Success |
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IN35 Success rate Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits that students have passed and the total number of ordinary credits for which they have applied. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
|
|
IN50 Success rate of graduates Percentage relationship between the total number of credits that a student passed throughout the degree from which he/she graduated and the total number of credits that he/she applied for. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
|
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Graduation |
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IN37 Graduation rate Percentage ratio between students who completed their studies within the time provided for in the study plan or in an additional academic year and their entry cohort. It shows information on the degree of effectiveness of the students and the institution in relation to their academic activity. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
80,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
93,33 |
|
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Performance |
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IN34 Performance rate Percentage relationship between the total number of ordinary credits that students passed and the total number of ordinary credits in which they enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
92,0 |
97,2 |
100,0 |
90,67 |
96,4 |
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Satisfaction |
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IN42 General satisfaction of graduates with the degree program Average rating of questions regarding satisfaction with the degree in the graduate survey. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00 |
- |
- |
3,26 |
3,55 |
- |
3,08 |
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IN46 Students' satisfaction with the teaching received Average rating of the student satisfaction survey with the teaching received. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00 |
4,24 |
4,76 |
4,26 |
4,09 |
4,88 |
4,57 |
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|
IN47 Teachers' satisfaction with the teaching provided Average rating of the teacher satisfaction survey with the teaching provided. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00 |
4,3984 |
4,3385 |
3,9947 |
4,359 |
4,4359 |
4,3393 |
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IN48 Response rate to the satisfaction survey Percentage of response to the satisfaction survey by students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
33,3333 |
100,0 |
43,75 |
30,0 |
6,6667 |
15,3846 |
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Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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IN24 Percentage of Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) with six-year research periods Percentage relationship between the PDI with six years and the total PDI with teaching in the degree and which can have six years Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
91,3 |
90,91 |
91,3 |
86,36 |
95,0 |
95,65 |
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IN25 Percentage of PDI with a PhD over total PDI Percentage ratio between the doctoral PDI and the total PDI with teaching in the title. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
92,31 |
92,31 |
92,59 |
92,86 |
96,55 |
96,67 |
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IN26 Percentage of civil servant PDI over total PDI Percentage relationship between the official PDI and the total PDI with teaching in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
73,08 |
73,08 |
77,78 |
67,86 |
68,97 |
70,0 |
60 ECTS
This Master was designed with two itineraries, pharmacology or pharmaceutical technology.
To carry out a specific itinerary, the student must take the optional subjects of the corresponding itinerary.
Alternatively, the student may study, at their choice, subjects from both itineraries.
The Master in Drug Research and Development offers a dynamic and enriching experience designed to prepare you for the challenges of pharmaceutical research.
Core Mandatory Subjects: The program includes 4 mandatory subjects covering the essential aspects of drug research, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to acquire a solid foundation in the field.
Specialized Tracks: Students can choose between two tracks: Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Technology. Each track comprises 15 ECTS credits distributed across five elective subjects. Courses from both tracks can be taken. Students are advised to review the course schedule before selecting subjects to avoid conflicts.
Practical Training: A fundamental part of the program is the completion of the Master's Thesis, which represents 24 ECTS credits and allows students to immerse themselves in real research projects led by research excellence groups associated with the master's program. This practical experience provides a unique opportunity to apply and expand the knowledge acquired during the program, preparing you for a professional career in drug research.
Research and Development of New Drugs: From Laboratory to Clinical Practice
- P2101101
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Information, Management of the Diffusion and Holding of Results in I+D of Medicines
- P2101102
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
Pharmaceutical Screening and Protein Targeting in Early Phases of the Drug Discovery
- P2101103
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Drug Delivery Systems
- P2101104
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Solubility, Permeability and Bioavailability of Drugs
- P2101201
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
Criteria for Drug Delivery System Design
- P2101202
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
Material for Drug Delivery Systems
- P2101203
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Powders and Compacted Solids
- P2101204
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Colloids, Microparticles and Hydrogels for Drug Release
- P2101205
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
The Pharmaceutical Experimentation in I+D of Medicines
- P2101206
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Natural Products
- P2101207
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 3 Credits
I+D of Medicines acting on the Central Nervous System
- P2101208
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
I+D of Medicines acting on the Cardiovascular System
- P2101209
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Clinical Development of Medicines
- P2101210
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 3 Credits
Master Dissertation
- P2101105
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
It is aimed at graduates in Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and other degrees related to Health Sciences. Please, consult your case!
-
60 ECTS
En la inauguración del curso, el equipo de decanal y el coordinador/a del Máster organizarán una sesión de recepción de los estudiantes, en la que se dará la información oportuna para iniciar los estudios de Máster y se realizarán actividades dirigidas a promover la interacción entre los estudiantes con el fin de generar un grupo integrado. El personal de administración y servicios asignado a los departamentos que participan en la enseñanza del Máster, así como el asignado a la Facultad de Farmacia, proporcionará apoyo directo en esta tarea.
La Comisión del Título del Máster designará un tutor para cada uno de los estudiantes, quien será la persona encargada de mantener abierta una forma de comunicación directa y dinámica con el estudiante.
Todos los profesores del Máster estarán disponibles para los estudiantes a través de la USC virtual y, en persona durante las horas de tutorías establecidas, que se pueden consultar a través de la USC virtual.
Los estudiantes también contarán con el apoyo de otros estudiantes que se hayan graduado en el Máster en los cursos anteriores y que hayan decidido ampliar su formación de posgrado con la realización de su tesis doctoral.
En el caso de estudiantes extranjeros, se les indicará la posibilidad de que puedan realizar algunos de los cursos de español para extranjeros o de gallego para lo que no sean gallego hablantes, que se ofrecen en el Centro de Lenguas Modernas.
Access
Para acceder aos ensinos oficiais de Máster será necesario estar en posesión de:
A.1. Un título universitario oficial español.
A.2. Un título expedido por unha institución de educación superior pertencente a outro Estado integrante do Espazo Europeo de Educación Superior que faculte no mesmo para o acceso a ensinos de Máster.
A.3. Un título pertencente a un sistema educativo alleo ao Espazo Europeo de Educación, previa comprobación pola Universidade de que o citado título acredita un nivel de formación equivalente aos correspondentes títulos universitarios oficiais españois e faculta no país expedidor do título para o acceso a ensinos de posgrao.
A.4. Un título superior das Ensinanzas Artísticas Superiores do sistema educativo español.
Admission
Degrees Requirements:
Bachelor or Degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or in other health Sciences.
Degrees Requirements:
Bachelor or Degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or in other health Sciences.
- Category 1: Advanced level of knowledge on drug research and development.
- Category 2: Ability to design, organize and carry out studies and activities in the field of drug research and development, at the level that society demands.
- Category 3: Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision, creativity and critical reasoning.
- Category 4: Oral and written communication skills with interlocutors at different levels.
- Category 5: Ability for autonomous learning throughout life.
Category 1:
• Ability to identify and formulate problems in the field of Pharmacology and/or Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Learning techniques and tools for developing usual work in drug research and development.
• Advanced knowledge of information and communication technologies, regulatory and economic-financial particularities of projects in drug research and development
Category 2:
• Ability to use the scientific method for the design new drugs and/or drug delivery systems, to plan, develop and execute innovative research or development projects in the field of medicines, with quality criteria.
• Ability to execute experiments by applying the appropriate experimental, analytical and computer methods, specific to the field of pharmaceutical research and development.
Category 3:
• Critical and analytical capacity in the field of drug research and development.
• Creative ability to propose and carry out innovative approaches in drug research and development.
• Ability to write, analyze, interpret and present technical reports, and evaluate and compare criteria and address decision making.
• Ability to develop standard operation procedures in the area of drug research and development.
Category 4:
• Oral/written communication skills in the scientific and social field on topics related to medicine.
• Ability to advise in the field of drug research and development.
• Ability to define critical points and implement solutions in drug research and development.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Category 5:
• Capacity to update knowledge in the field of drug research and development and adaptation to the evolution of work techniques.
• Acquisition of techniques for autonomous long life learning.
Mobility
the mobility of students is regulated through the "Regulation of inter-university exchanges". Through the External Relations Office, the national (SICUE) and European (ERASMUS) exchange programs and the interchanges with countries out of the European System: International portal
Internships
Not applicable
The objective of the TFM is to initiate the student in the research and development of medicines. It consists of the development, presentation and defense of a research work in the fields of Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Technology, that aims initiating the students in research tasks, and allowing them to demonstrate knowledge, skills and aptitudes associated with the Title. It has 24 compulsory ECTS credits.
Each TFM will be held under the tutelage of a tutor and there may be a co-tutor. The tutors of TFM are professors of the areas involved in the Master in Drug R & D.
The tutor organizes work sessions with the student for establishing the tasks to be carried out. It is responsible for defining the work with the student, guiding its development, guaranteeing the fulfillment of the established objectives, doing the following-up and issuing a final report to authorize the Master thesis defense.
Each student can customize his/her schedule as much as possible and adapt it to his/her needs. For the defense, the student must have passed all other credits of the degree.
Our staff primarily belongs to the University of Santiago de Compostela, integrated into the Faculty of Pharmacy and the prestigious research institutes CIMUS (Singular Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases), iMATUS (Materials Institute), or IDIS (Health Research Institute of Santiago). Researchers from CiQUS and biotechnological or pharmaceutical companies also collaborate in the master's program. The team combines solid teaching experience with a notable research trajectory. It includes both senior professors with many years of university teaching and young researchers recently incorporated, who have completed their postdoctoral training at internationally renowned universities in drug research. Recognized for their significant scientific contributions, our staff is committed in inspiring and guiding you to become a leader in Drug Research and Development. You can access their scientific contributions through the USC Research Portal.
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2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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Offer |
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IN01 Offered places Number of places offered for each academic year. Scale info: Whole number |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
28,0 |
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Enrolment |
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IN02 Enrollment Number of students enrolled in an academic year without counting students from incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Whole number |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
10,0 |
15,0 |
15,0 |
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IN03 Access enrollment Number of students enrolling in a study plan for the first time. This includes students who transfer their transcripts, access by partial validation of foreign studies or who adapt from plans in extinction. Scale info: Whole number |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
9,0 |
15,0 |
14,0 |
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IN04 New enrollment by pre-registration Number of students who enroll in the first year of a study plan for the first time, that is, not counting students who access through partial validation of foreign studies, transfers or adaptations from plans in extinction. Scale info: Whole number |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
9,0 |
15,0 |
14,0 |
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IN05 Variation in new enrollment by pre-registration Relative variation rate of new admission enrollment by pre-registration. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
0,0 |
-66,67 |
220,0 |
-43,75 |
- |
- |
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Admittance profile |
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IN06 Average access grade by pre-registration Average entrance grade for pre-registration of students starting studies. Determines the entry profile. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. The range goes from 0 to the maximum value that can be obtained in each academic year for pre-registration (some historical values have been 10.00 points, 12.00 points or 14.00 points). |
7,557 |
6,515 |
6,8513 |
6,8819 |
6,8389 |
6,9136 |
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IN08 Percentage of foreign students over total enrolled Percentage of foreign students over enrolled students, excluding students enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
80,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
6,67 |
13,33 |
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IN09 Percentage of national students from outside Galicia over total enrolled Percentage of national students from outside Galicia on enrolled students, without counting students enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
33,33 |
20,0 |
6,25 |
0,0 |
13,33 |
6,67 |
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IN13 Percentage of enrolled students who are USC graduates Number of students enrolled in the master's program who graduated from USC. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
- |
- |
56,25 |
20,0 |
53,33 |
53,33 |
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Adaptation to demand |
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IN12 Occupancy rate Number of new students entering through pre-registration divided by the places offered. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
53,57 |
17,86 |
57,14 |
32,14 |
53,57 |
50,0 |
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2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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External mobility |
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IN18 Percentage of students received by USC from mobility programs over total enrolled Number of students received at USC in that degree from other universities (mobility programs) divided by the number of students enrolled in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
10,0 |
6,67 |
0,0 |
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2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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IN22 Percentage of graduates in an academic year who completed internships in companies or institutions during their studies Percentage relationship between graduates of a degree in an academic year who have carried out internships in companies and institutions throughout their studies, out of the total number of students graduating in that degree and in that same academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
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2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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Drop-out |
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IN41 Dropout rate under RD 1393/2007 Percentage relationship between students in a new admission cohort who should have obtained their degree in the previous academic year and who did not enroll in either that academic year or the previous one. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
6,67 |
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Assessment |
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IN36 Evaluation rate Percentage relationship between the total number of ordinary credits for which the students applied and the total number of ordinary credits enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
92,0 |
97,2 |
100,0 |
90,67 |
96,4 |
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Average duration of studies |
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IN38 Average duration of studies Average duration (in years) in which students take to complete the credits corresponding to the curriculum. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
1,0 |
1,0 |
1,0 |
1,1 |
1,0 |
1,0714 |
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Efficiency of graduates |
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IN53 Efficiency rate (graduates' performance) Percentage ratio between the total number of credits that a student passed during the degree in which he graduated and the total number of credits in which he enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
99,67 |
96,15 |
100,0 |
97,22 |
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Students per group |
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IN32 Average number of students per interactive teaching group Relationship between the number of enrolled students and the number of interactive teaching groups. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
9,6429 |
3,2143 |
10,3571 |
5,7857 |
9,2083 |
8,4583 |
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IN55 Average number of students enrolled in mandatory and basic training courses per theoretical group (lectures) Relationship between the number of students enrolled in compulsory basic education subjects and the number of theory groups in those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
15,0 |
5,0 |
16,0 |
9,0 |
15,0 |
13,75 |
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IN56 Average number of students enrolled in elective courses per theoretical group (lectures) Relationship between the number of students enrolled in optional subjects and the number of theory groups in those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
7,5 |
2,5 |
8,1 |
4,5 |
7,5 |
7,0 |
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Success |
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IN35 Success rate Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits that students have passed and the total number of ordinary credits for which they have applied. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
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IN50 Success rate of graduates Percentage relationship between the total number of credits that a student passed throughout the degree from which he/she graduated and the total number of credits that he/she applied for. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
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Graduation |
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IN37 Graduation rate Percentage ratio between students who completed their studies within the time provided for in the study plan or in an additional academic year and their entry cohort. It shows information on the degree of effectiveness of the students and the institution in relation to their academic activity. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
80,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
93,33 |
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Performance |
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IN34 Performance rate Percentage relationship between the total number of ordinary credits that students passed and the total number of ordinary credits in which they enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
92,0 |
97,2 |
100,0 |
90,67 |
96,4 |
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Satisfaction |
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IN42 General satisfaction of graduates with the degree program Average rating of questions regarding satisfaction with the degree in the graduate survey. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00 |
- |
- |
3,26 |
3,55 |
- |
3,08 |
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IN46 Students' satisfaction with the teaching received Average rating of the student satisfaction survey with the teaching received. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00 |
4,24 |
4,76 |
4,26 |
4,09 |
4,88 |
4,57 |
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IN47 Teachers' satisfaction with the teaching provided Average rating of the teacher satisfaction survey with the teaching provided. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00 |
4,3984 |
4,3385 |
3,9947 |
4,359 |
4,4359 |
4,3393 |
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IN48 Response rate to the satisfaction survey Percentage of response to the satisfaction survey by students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
33,3333 |
100,0 |
43,75 |
30,0 |
6,6667 |
15,3846 |
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2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
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IN24 Percentage of Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) with six-year research periods Percentage relationship between the PDI with six years and the total PDI with teaching in the degree and which can have six years Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
91,3 |
90,91 |
91,3 |
86,36 |
95,0 |
95,65 |
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IN25 Percentage of PDI with a PhD over total PDI Percentage ratio between the doctoral PDI and the total PDI with teaching in the title. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
92,31 |
92,31 |
92,59 |
92,86 |
96,55 |
96,67 |
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IN26 Percentage of civil servant PDI over total PDI Percentage relationship between the official PDI and the total PDI with teaching in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
73,08 |
73,08 |
77,78 |
67,86 |
68,97 |
70,0 |