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Study Details: 2 years sandwich
Develop the enhanced skills needed to succeed in the pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing industries with this MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice.
This course is designed for graduates who are interested in careers in the pharmaceutical industries. The first year is spent studying the MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences. You'll improve your problem-based learning through case studies, develop entrepreneurial skills, and discover the values of ethical enterprise. A second-year internship gives you the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice and gain experience in industrial laboratories, contributing to your professional development as a scientist.
You'll emerge with advanced knowledge and extensive laboratory skills, covering disciplines including drug discovery and medical chemistry as well as product development and manufacturing. Graduates are in high demand due to the combination of in-depth knowledge and skills and experience.
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.
Graduates should be able to find employment in a range of industrial settings, from QA/QC, drug discovery, research and development, pharmaceutical pre-formulations, formulations and production regulatory affairs.
Core Modules:
Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (30 credits)
Colloids and Structured Materials (30 credits)
Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
Modern Pharmaceutical Processing & Active Ingredient Delivery (30 credits)
Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (60 credits)
Industrial Practice (60 credits)
Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (continued)
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