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20260412890The Master’s Program in Molecular Drug Discovery and Development (MDDD) is a thesis-based master’s degree that equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in drug discovery, development, and analysis. The program emphasizes molecular and computational approaches, experimental data analysis, and research-driven training aligned with national and institutional health priorities. Graduates are prepared for research-oriented careers in academia, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, or for further doctoral studies
To be the premier platform to develop influential pharmacy leaders in drug discovery and compete favorably with other master’s degree holders in any part of the globe.
Producing high scientific and research competencies in the field of drug discovery to keep pace with the labor market in line with the Kingdom’s vision 2030.
Last Modified Date: 06/08/2026 - 1:37 AM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC 801 | Contemporary Drug Design and Development | 3 | None |
| PC 803 | Pharmaceutical Separation Science | 1 | None |
| PC 804 | Organic Synthesis of Medicinal Compounds | 3 | None |
| PC 805 | Biochemical Principles of Drug Action | 3 | None |
| PC 894 | Research Methodologies | 2 | None |
Course Code: PC 801
Course Code: PC 803
Course Code: PC 804
Course Code: PC 805
Course Code: PC 894
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC 802 | Drug-Target Interaction | 1 | PC 805, PC 801 |
| PH 803 | Advanced Drug Delivery System | 1 | None |
| PC 806 | Heterocycles in Medicinal Chemistry | 2 | PC 804 |
| PC 809 | Drug and Disease-related Biomarkers | 0 | PC 803 |
| PC 810 | Computer-aided drug design | 3 | PC 801, PC 805 |
| PC 811 | Structure Elucidation of Pharmaceutical Compounds | 2 | None |
| PC 812 | Pharmacokinetics and Toxicophores in Drug Discovery | 2 | PC 801, PC 805 |
| PC 813 | Advanced Pharmaceutical Separation Science | 4 | PC 803 |
| PC 814 | Biological screening | 2 | PC 801, PC 805 |
Course Code: PC 802
Course Code: PH 803
Course Code: PC 806
Course Code: PC 809
Course Code: PC 810
Course Code: PC 811
Course Code: PC 812
Course Code: PC 813
Course Code: PC 814
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 895 | Research Seminar | 1 | None |
| 807 | Stereochemistry in Drug Action | 3 | None |
| PT 801 | Biostatistics | 2 | None |
| PC 899 | Thesis | 0 | None |
Course Code: 895
Course Code: 807
Course Code: PT 801
Course Code: PC 899
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC 899 | Thesis | 8 | None |
Course Code: PC 899
