Program Overview

MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Overview

The MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of pharmacy, health, and biomedical professionals working in the NHS or private sector technical services. The program covers topics such as quality assurance, aseptics, radiopharmacy, quality control, production, and clinical trials.

Entry Requirements

• An honours degree (minimum Lower Second) or overseas equivalent in pharmacy, a related scientific or healthcare discipline.
• Non-graduates with professional experience and academic ability may be considered.
• Access to appropriate practice and facilities for workplace-based assignments.
• Evidence of support from employer to attend residential teaching component and any required work experience.
• Ideally, a nominated work-based tutor to support the student for the duration of the course.

Application and Selection

• Apply via the online application form.
• Supporting documents required, including advice to applicants and selection details.
• Deadline for applications: 22 August 2025.
• Early application recommended, as the course may close if full.

Course Details

• Duration: MSc 3yr PT, PGDip 2 yr PT, PGCert 1 yr PT.
• Course options:
  • Full-time: N
  • Part-time: Y
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N
• Blended delivery model, including remote and online learning, and study days in Manchester.

Careers

• Enhance skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical technology and quality assurance.
• Develop network of like-minded professionals.
• Study at a university ranked 17th in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Fees

• MSc (part-time): £7,800 years 1 and 2, £3,900 year 3 (UK students).
• PGDip (part-time): £7,800 (UK students).
• PGCert (part-time): £7,800 (UK students).

Additional Expenses

• Accommodation provided at the Hyatt Regency for study days in Manchester.
• Additional night's accommodation may need to be funded by the student or sponsor if required.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their program without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum will be made clear to students at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For the latest scholarship and bursary information, please visit the fees and funding page.

School/Faculty

• Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.

Courses in Related Subject Areas

• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.