MSc/PGDipPharmaceutical Sciences
| Study location | United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus) |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc/PGDip |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A BSc honours degree normally at 2.1 or above (or equivalent level qualification in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacy or pharmaceutical science The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
The MSc Pharmaceutical Science programme was developed in response to the need for enhanced skills by employees within pharmaceutical research, development or manufacturing.
The programme will generate graduates with in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory skills, allowing students to be involved in many disciplines of pharmaceutical science from drug discovery and medicinal chemistry through to product development and manufacture and including pharmaceutical analysis, quality control and quality assurance.
Programme structure
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
Colloids and Structured Materials in Formulations (30 credits)
Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (30 credits)
Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Project (60 credits)
Modern Pharmaceutical Technologies and Process Engineering (30 credits)
Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme can pursue careers in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry or industries manufacturing other health care products.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.