Formulation Science, MSc
Postgraduate
In Gillingham
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Gillingham
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Duration
2 Quarters
This MSc in Formulation Science helps you understand the principles of making finished products from a blend of different ingredients. You'll draw on current examples from the pharmaceutical industry and the experience of our academics to understand the interaction between formulation components and the effect on finished products. You should then be able to apply these principles to relevant problems in other industries.
The direct, hands-on experience from this course boosts your analytical, practical and research skills, providing a solid foundation for your ongoing professional development. Former graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in a wide range of industrial sectors, from the pharmaceutical sciences to agrochemical and consumer goods.
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About this course
Our Formulation Science graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in a wide range of industrial sectors, from the pharmaceutical sciences to aggrochemical and consumer goods.
They have gone on to work for major multinational companies as well as thrive at specialist enterprises. Some have also progressed to research and PhDs.
Applicants should have:
A BSc honours degree normally at 2.2 or above, or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or pharmaceutical science
Or substantial workplace experience.
What you should know about this course
A high proportion of our graduates go on to doctoral study
First MSc Formulation Science accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Science
Study the first MSc in Formulation Science in Europe
Benefit from industrially relevant content and guest lectures from major industrial partners
This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.
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Subjects
- Staff
- Project
- Goods
- Cosmetics
- Coatings
- Colloids
- Nanoparticles
- Polymers
- English
- Pharmaceutical
- Analytical
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Formulation of Consumer Goods, Cosmetics and Coatings (30 credits)
- Colloids and Nanoparticles (15 credits)
- Polymers and Structured Materials (15 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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Formulation Science, MSc