Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Build your skills and knowledge within pharmaceutical research and manufacturing with a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
This MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences course addresses the need for enhanced skills by employees within pharmaceutical research. The course provides in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory skills, preparing you for work across multiple industries, including drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. You'll also be well-placed for product development, manufacturing, and quality control.
The main component is a major research project that runs throughout the academic year. This gives you the opportunity to work with modern research equipment and carry out unique research. The project work helps you develop enhance practical skills, analytical thinking, time management, communication skills and independence. The combined knowledge and experience in specialist areas will prepare you to support the future developments in pharmaceutical and related sciences.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science.
Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience may be considered.
Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.
Pharmaceutical science graduates can pursue careers in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry, or industries manufacturing other healthcare products.
Core 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)
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