Pharmaceutical Science, MSc/PGDip

Postgraduate

In Gillingham

£ 8,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Gillingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

This MSc Pharmaceutical Science 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Gillingham (Kent)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Pharmaceutical science graduates can pursue careers in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry, or industries manufacturing other healthcare products.

Applicants should have:

A BSc honours degree normally at 2.2 or above (or equivalent level qualification) in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or pharmaceutical science.

OR substantial workplace experience.

What you should know about this course
Accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Science
The course is taught by lecturers with extensive industrial experience
You’ll benefit from exposure to world-class research and facilities that are designed to meet the current needs of the pharmaceutical industry
This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Quality
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Communication Skills
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Team Training
  • Quality Training
  • Communication Training
  • Drug Discovery

Course programme

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (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)

Additional information

International - £14,500

Pharmaceutical Science, MSc/PGDip

£ 8,750 VAT inc.