Program Overview

Pharmaceutical Science MSc

Overview

The Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc is a contemporary, applied course designed to provide you with a systematic and critical understanding of key aspects at the forefront of drug design, biotherapeutics, manufacturing, quality control, formulation, drug delivery, regulation, and clinical trials.

Course Structure

• Core Modules:
  • Analytical Techniques and Quality Processes
  • Biotherapeutics and Regenerative Medicines
  • Drug Discovery, Design and Development
  • Postgraduate Project
  • Postgraduate Research Methods
  • Drug Delivery, Formulation and Manufacturing
• Option Modules:
  • Bioinformatics
  • Communicating Science
  • Fermentation Technology
  • Science, Technology and Commercialisation

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in biological sciences or a related discipline.
• Applicants must have a professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team.
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Fees and Funding

• UK Tuition Fee: £10,700 (Price per academic year)
• International Tuition Fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount available.
• Funding schemes available for international students.
• Scholarships available for eligible postgraduate students.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application.
• Assessments include written exams, practical, and coursework.

Facilities

• State-of-the-art science and psychology labs.
• Refurbished computer suites.

Location

• Cavendish Campus, central London.

Related Courses

• Applied Biotechnology MSc
• Biomedical Science MSc
• Global Public Health Nutrition MSc

Supporting You

• Study support, including workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources.
• Personal tutors to support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team providing specialist advice on a range of issues.
• Extra-curricular activities, including volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, and student events.