The Ferrier Research Institute is a team of carbohydrate, analytical, and bio-chemistry experts working to bring better drugs, materials and technology to the world.
Our work includes a broad range of applied research projects and commercial work for clients, as well as postgraduate teaching and supervision for Master’s and PhD students.

Master of Drug Discovery and Development
Extend your knowledge of chemistry and learn how to identify and create new antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and other drugs to support human and animal health.
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PhD opportunities
Read about current scholarships offered by the Ferrier Research Institute for postgraduate study in chemistry.

Improving health and wellbeing
Watch a video to see some of Ferrier’s key research leaders, Profs. Gavin Painter and Emily Parker talk about how they improve health and wellbeing.

Research Expertise
Learn more about the expertise and capabilities that underpin our world-leading research.