Program Overview

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Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc/PGDip

Overview

Build your skills and knowledge within pharmaceutical research and manufacturing with a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This course addresses the need for enhanced skills by employees within pharmaceutical research, providing in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory skills.

Course Content

The main component is a major research project that runs throughout the academic year, giving you the opportunity to work with modern research equipment and carry out unique research. The project work helps you develop enhanced practical skills, analytical thinking, time management, communication skills, and independence.

School

Science

Location

Medway Campus

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Start Month

September; January

Fees

• Home: £11,325
• International: £17,975

What You Should Know About This Course

• Accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• The course is taught by lecturers with extensive industrial experience
• You’ll benefit from exposure to world-class research and facilities that are designed to meet the current needs of the pharmaceutical industry
• This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• A BSc honours degree normally at 2.2 or above (or equivalent level qualification) in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, or pharmaceutical science
• OR substantial workplace experience

International Entry Requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory

How You Will Learn

Teaching

• This course is taught by lectures, seminars, workshops, and lab-based exercises, with the use of practical case studies
• You'll gain teamwork experience to simulate an industrial setting as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities which are important for modern pharmaceutical practice

Class Sizes

• For specialist modules, our classes are typically limited to 40 students in lab sessions and larger numbers in common lectures
• Specialist labs allow hands-on experience across a range of techniques and all modules have a practical element

Independent Learning

• Our courses are designed to give you the space for exploratory and independent study
• You'll work towards individual and group assignments and undertake the preparation/follow-up work associated with lectures, seminars, integrative assignments, and laboratory classes

Overall Workload

• If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job
• For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying

Assessment

• Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:
  • Classroom presentations, discussions, and case-studies
  • Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research
  • Examinations

Feedback Summary

• University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date
• Examination results will be available within 28 days

Careers and Placements

What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?

• Pharmaceutical science graduates can pursue careers in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry, or industries manufacturing other healthcare products

Do You Provide Employability Services?

• We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes
• This includes an Employer Partnerships Manager, who works with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities

Accommodation

Medway Campus in Kent

• Our Medway halls of residence are all located on-campus, with facilities including an on-site café, launderette, and bar
• And the halls are located within minutes of the historic Chatham dockyard and Chatham and Gillingham town centres

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

• We allocate you a personal tutor, who you meet soon after you join the department
• Their role is to support your personal and academic development and act as your point of contact for queries or problems

Support from the Department

• We help new students over the first few weeks with our faculty and department induction
• This covers the first week of term 1 (September) and term 2 (January)
• We'll also help you discover the academic and social landscape at Medway Campus

Fees and Funding

University is a Great Investment in Your Future

• English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level

Accommodation Costs

• Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for
• University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences

Scholarships and Bursaries

• We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries

The Greenwich Bursary

• This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria

EU Bursary

• Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying

Financial Support

• We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns
• We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances, and loans

Course Outline

Year 1

• Students are required to study the following compulsory modules:
  • Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (30 credits)
  • Colloids and Structured Materials (30 credits)
  • Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
  • Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
  • Modern Pharmaceutical Processing & Active Ingredient Delivery (30 credits)
  • Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (60 credits)

Year 2

• Students are required to study the following compulsory modules:
  • Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
  • Modern Pharmaceutical Processing & Active Ingredient Delivery (30 credits)
  • Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (30 credits)
  • Colloids and Structured Materials (30 credits)
  • Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (60 credits)