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MSc PGDip PGCert Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science

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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2-5 years

Course Description

As the demand for new pharmaceutical solutions to medical needs continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled chemists with the ability to contribute to drug development and analysis. Our popular and industry relevant pharmaceutical science degree is designed for graduates in chemistry or closely related disciplines who wish to work in this fascinating and important field.

This programme aims to deliver high quality training in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry that will be of direct benefit to industry and the UK science base.

Across the programme, you will undertake core modules in separation techniques, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, spectroscopy and structural analysis, and research methods. There is also the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules in mass spectrometry, drug targets, drug design and drug synthesis, sensors, and innovations in analytical science and medicinal chemistry.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chinese Medicine, Drug Analysis, Industrial Chemistry, Natural Sciences (providing enough Chemistry), Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Toxicology. Other relevant backgrounds will be accepted providing there is sufficient Chemistry.

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

Students studying our MSc Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science gain skills and abilities which are not only relevant, but highly transferable outside of this area.

Graduates from this programme have progressed to careers in a range of industries including drug synthesis and development, pharmaceutical analysis, drug formulation and delivery, food science and technology, water purification, research and teaching. Example job titles have included Analytical Scientist, Scientific Officer, and Project Technologist.

Recent graduate destinations include:

  • British Gypsum
  • CRF Health
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Institute of Quality Inspection & Technical Research (China)
  • King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre
  • Minerva Scientific
  • Nemaura Pharma Ltd
  • Quotient Clinical
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • University of Cambridge
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Research Methods
  • Separation Techniques
  • Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism

Optional Modules

  • Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques
  • Drug Targets, Drug Design and Drug Synthesis
  • Biomedical Analytical Technologies

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Professional Skills and Dissertation
  • Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis

Optional Modules

  • Innovations in Analytical Science
  • Innovations in Medicinal Chemistry

Summer

Compulsory Modules

  • Research Training Project

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