Formulation Science, MSc

Program Overview

Formulation Science, MSc

Overview

Learn about the science behind formulating new products, from pharmaceuticals to paints, on Europe’s first Master’s in Formulation Science course.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Start month: September, January
• Location: Medway Campus
• School: Science
• Fees: £11,325 (Home), £17,975 (International)

What You Will Study

• Year 1 (Full-time):
  • Formulation of Consumer Goods, Cosmetics and Coatings (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 1 (Part-time):
  • Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
  • Modern Pharmaceutical Processing & Active Ingredient Delivery (30 credits)
• Year 2 (Part-time):
  • Formulation of Consumer Goods, Cosmetics and Coatings (30 credits)
  • Colloids and Structured Materials (30 credits)
  • Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (60 credits)

Entry Requirements

• UK Citizens and Permanent Residents:
  • A BSc honours degree normally at 2.2 or above, or equivalent 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

How You Will Learn

• Teaching: Lectures, seminars, workshops, and lab-based exercises
• Class Sizes: Typically limited to 40 students in lab sessions and larger numbers in common lectures
• Independent Learning: Encouraged through exploratory and independent study
• Assessment: Classroom presentations, discussions, case-studies, critical reviews, examinations

Careers and Placements

• Career Opportunities: Graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in a wide range of industrial sectors, from the pharmaceutical sciences to agrochemical and consumer goods
• Employability Services: The university has a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes

Fees and Funding

• Fees: £11,325 (Home), £17,975 (International)
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Available, including The Greenwich Bursary and EU Bursary

Support and Advice

• Academic Skills and Study Support: Personal tutors and faculty/department induction
• Support from the Department: Help with academic and social landscape at Medway Campus

Accommodation

• Medway Campus: On-campus halls of residence with facilities including an on-site café, launderette, and bar
• Accommodation Costs: From £172.06 per week, including Wi-Fi, utility bills, and 24-hour residential support