International

Master in Sustainable

Drug Discovery

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Master in short

2 years

The S-DISCO programme is a 2-year full-time Master programme.

4 universities

The programme is organized by 4 European universities, i.e. Ghent University, Medical University of Gdańsk, University of Lille and the University of Groningen.

Master thesis

Students will perform a master thesis in one of the partner institutions or with one of the numerous associated partners (incl. industry, competent authorities and research institutions).

Master degree

Successful students will obtain a common master of science degree of the partner universities.

Target students

Candidates must hold a higher education diploma (180 ECTS or higher) in Chemical, Biological, (Bio-)Engineering, Pharmaceutical or Medical sciences.

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S-DISCO Programme

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Our partners

The S-DISCO master degree has been built through close collaboration between the consortium and industrial players in the field in order to train high-level graduates with inter-and trans-disciplinary skills in the different fields of drug discovery, with a focus on sustainability. The partners will actively participate in the S-DISCO programme by i.a. teaching, holding seminars and providing internships to master thesis students. Discover our partners

What to expect?

Find out what students can expect when they are selected for the S-DISCO programme.

News

Graduation ceremony
This past September, we celebrated a groundbreaking moment: the graduation of the first cohort from the International Master in Sustainable Drug Discovery! These outstanding students from across the globe have successfully completed their journey, mastering sustainable and innovative approaches to shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Through two years of rigorous learning, collaboration, and a shared […]
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Exciting opportunity for students from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro!
If you’re from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo or Montenegro and have a passion for advancing sustainable drug discovery, this opportunity is for you! The S-DISCO Master Programme offers dedicated scholarships exclusively for students from these countries, in addition to the general scholarships available for EU and non-EU applicants. 👉 Learn more and apply here: www.sustainabledrugdiscovery.eu 🕒 […]
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Master’s dissertations
This month, we highlight the impressive research our students have undertaken for their master’s dissertations. Throughout their journey, students have delved into diverse challenges in the field of drug discovery, using sustainable practices to tackle urgent global issues. An overview of some topics can be found below: Thesis Nelson Ankamah Thesis Moses Hailume Thesis Duan […]
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"Finding adequate treatments for unmet disease conditions, for everyone, everywhere, at a fair price, while respecting the environment and ecosystems is an enormous challenge, and one that we must be better prepared for."

Bart De Spiegeleer, Ghent University

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