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Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand 2022 Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship

Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand 2022 Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship

The Ferrier Research Institute is inviting qualified international candidates to apply for a scholarship to the Master of Drug Discovery and Development programme at Victoria University of Wellington.

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington’s Ferrier Research Institute is leading the delivery of an exciting taught Master’s programme, the Master of Drug Discovery and Development.

This program will prepare graduates to work in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agrichemical industries.

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The program was created in collaboration with international leaders in the pharmaceutical and related industries.

Students will benefit from coursework in various interdisciplinary subjects ranging from medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, and drug formulation to the regulatory framework in which pharmaceutical and similar companies operate and intellectual property strategies.

This degree is intended to give students a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical environment and can lead to PhD study.

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TypeMasters
OrganisationVictoria University of Wellington
Country to studyNew Zealand
School to studyVictoria University of Wellington
Course to studyNot specified
State of Origin
GenderMen and Women
ApplicationDeadlineNot Specified

Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship

  • The successful candidate for the Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship will receive NZ $15,000.
  • This award can only be used towards the candidate’s tuition fee.

Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship Qualification

The scholarship is open to all international students but only after they have enrolled and successfully completed one trimester of research towards their postgraduate research in Drug Discovery and Development.

The scholarship is open to all qualifying international students. International students refer to students who do not have New Zealand residency and are not New Zealand citizens.

Applicants must meet programme-specific eligibility criteria and University eligibility criteria. Applicants must obtain a suitable visa in order to study in New Zealand. The scholarship becomes payable on enrolment and must be used against tuition fees only.

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Holders of this scholarship will be expected to work on a research project under the supervision of a Ferrier Research Institute staff member, on a project approved by the Director of the Ferrier Research Institute, or his delegated nominee.

Selection criteria include academic performance, publications and/or conference proceedings, referee reports, and any other tangible demonstration of academic or research ability.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship

  • Must be international students.
  • Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant life science subject such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or another relevant subject, with an average of at least a B+ in 300-level Chemistry.
  • Applicants must be intending to enrol in a taught Master’s programme (Master of  Drug Discovery and Development) at Victoria University of Wellington

Documents Required for Application

  • Copies of academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • A CV
  • A letter of motivation
  • Two referee reports (at least one from an academic/research supervisor of the candidate)

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications by email to Simon.Hinkley@vuw.ac.nz, including copies of complete academic transcripts, degree certificates, and CV (including the contact details of at least two academic referees who are familiar with the candidate, e.g. university lecturers at 300 level or higher, supervisors of research projects, etc), letter of motivation and referee reports (at least one from an academic/research supervisor of the candidate)

Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand 2022 Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship

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