Biopharmaceuticals MSc
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements 2:1
Minimum 2:1 first degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or a related discipline.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International requirements Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies.
Your application will be assessed by the Programme Director, who will consult other members of the academic staff involved in teaching the programme. We aim to process all applications within two to three weeks, following receipt of the required information. However, between May and July, and during holiday periods, applications may take longer to process. You are welcome to telephone the Programme Director to discuss your application and/or arrange a visit to the department.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Personal statement Yes A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required. Please give any information you consider relevant to your application not mentioned elsewhere on the form, eg appropriate industrial experience or work placements; research projects undertaken; why this particular programme appeals to you in relation to your future career aspirations.
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Start date
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Subjects
- Project
- International
- English
- Teaching
- English Language
- Production
- Development
- Numerical Methods
- Laboratory
- Analytical techniques
- Analytical Science
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Drug Disposition
- Drug Delivery
- Principles of Drug Delivery
Course programme
Course detail Description
This course was designed to address the growing needs of the Biotech industry. The Biopharmaceuticals MSc course is an interdisciplinary course of study with the aim of developing medicines for the future. The subject areas will include drug delivery & disposition and pharmaceuticals analysis followed by more specialised studies on the discovery of peptides, proteins and antibody therapeutics and their development into medicines.
An integral component of the course is a laboratory research dissertation worth 60 credits where you will work in a research laboratory involved with independent research supervised by experts in the field.
Course format and assessment
Teaching
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
Lectures
160 hours
Laboratory classes and tutorials
160 hours
Research project
6 months
Self-directed study
40 hours a week
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
You are assessed through a combination of the following methods:
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laboratory assessment
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written examination
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research project:laboratory record and performance
- production of research paper
- literature review
- poster
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect.
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
Extra information
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules you select.
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Structure
Year 1 Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. Required Modules
You are required to take:
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Principles of Drug Delivery and Drug Disposition (30 credits)
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Biopharmaceuticals: Development (30 credits)
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Biopharmaceuticals: Discovery (30 credits)
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Research Project (60 credits)
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Core Analytical Science (15 credits)
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Advanced Analytical Techniques, Numerical Methods and Regulatory Affairs (15 credits)
Part time students will study Principles of Drug Delivery & Disposition (30 credits) and Biopharmaceuticals: Development (30 credits ) in Year 1 and the remaining modules in Year 2.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates. Optional Modules
Biopharmaceuticals MSc