Drug Discovery
This course offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to the science and process of drug discovery. It covers the chemical, biological, and business aspects of the field, from basic laboratory investigations to the point where drugs reach the market and patients.
£310.00
Starts 9th September 2026
Drug Discovery
This course offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to the science and process of drug discovery. It covers the chemical, biological, and business aspects of the field, from basic laboratory investigations to the point where drugs reach the market and patients.
£310.00
Starts 9th September 2026
About This Course
- 10 Modules
- 15 Hours
- Level: Intermediate
- Language: English
- Course Type: Self-paced
- CPD Accredited Certificate
- Online Learning
Who Is This Course For
This course is ideal for anyone with a background in life sciences or chemistry who wants to understand the drug discovery process. It provides a real-world perspective on how drugs are developed—from initial hypotheses to market introduction—and explores the challenges faced by both academia and pharmaceutical companies.
What you'll learn
- Understand the chemical and biological principles underlying drug discovery.
- Learn about in vitro and in vivo techniques used in drug discovery.
- Gain insights into the entire drug discovery process from lab to market.
- Discover how to prospect for drug targets.
- Learn about drug formulations and delivery methods.
- Understand how vaccines work and the steps involved in their development.
Course Content
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Sherif Idriss
Sherif Idriss holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Lübeck, Germany, and an M.Sc. in Pharmacology from the University of Oxford, UK. During his doctoral research, he investigated the role of astrocytes in energy homeostasis and obesity, and developed novel methods for primary astrocyte culture. His work has been published in leading scientific journals, including Frontiers and Neuropsychopharmacology. Following his Ph.D., Sherif conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Bern, Switzerland, focusing on innovative therapeutic approaches for multiple sclerosis. His expertise spans neuroscience, pharmacology, and longevity biotechnology, and he has served as both a research scientist and CEO of multiple companies developing therapeutics for age-related conditions.
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with the leading In2scienceUK as a step towards achieving our mission of imparting quality education and knowledge across the globe.
How This Course Supports Your Career Development
Biotechnology is one of the fastest-evolving industries in the world, creating demand for professionals with knowledge of emerging fields such as genomics, gene therapy, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and precision medicine.
Our learners include students, graduates, researchers and professionals from leading universities, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organisations and research institutions across the UK and internationally.
Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate and earn recognised CPD hours that can be included on CVs, LinkedIn profiles, professional portfolios and CPD records.
By completing this course, you will strengthen your scientific knowledge, earn valuable CPD hours and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development within the life sciences sector.
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