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MSc Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science

MSc Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pharmacology Toxicology Forensic Science (Non-Medical) Pharmacy

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Unique to Scotland, this new two-year programme will prepare graduates for careers in the pharmaceutical sector and allied industries.

Overview

This programme is primarily, but not exclusively, aimed at international students who have an interest in developing a career in the pharmaceutical sector.

It is designed to equip you with versatile skills in the theoretical understanding, practical execution and critical evaluation of pharmaceutical science principles.

You will develop expert critical and technical knowledge related to the development, analysis and production of medicines (pharmaceutics), the drug industry and regulatory affairs.

You will gain insight to contemporary, integrated drug discovery strategies, study recent trends in chemical and biological therapeutics and evaluate the latest technologies used in the pharmaceutical industry.

You will also study the interaction between drugs and the body (pharmacology) and explore key analytical and bioanalytical techniques used in therapeutic drug monitoring, with the opportunity for hands-on practical experience in a range of specialist instrumentation and techniques.

Course details

This programme provides the opportunity to acquire versatile skills in the theoretical understanding, practical execution and critical evaluation of Pharmaceutical Science principles to underpin your chosen professional careers. In addition, a specific aim is to enhance your theoretical understanding and practical application of analytical science in pharmaceutical disciplines.

You’ll acquire broad knowledge in contemporary pharmaceutics and pharmacology and gain an in-depth critical understanding of current research in biotechnology and pharmaceutical science.

You’ll develop broad knowledge of current pharmaceutical analysis and quality control strategies and will learn about GMP and GLP compliance.

There is a strong focus on developing your analytical and practical laboratory skills with many opportunities for hands-on experience in a range of current techniques and practices including specialist equipment, for example, HPLC, UV/Vis, FTIR, microscopy, cell culture and flow cytometry.

Careers

With a two-year Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science, you can take advantage of the increased opportunities for advancement in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or bioscience sectors, as discovery or development scientists, in research leadership, development or management roles. You may develop your career in global pharmaceutical companies, smaller developing biotechnology enterprises, contract drug testing companies or service providers to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, hospital laboratories, or in local government, or health and safety divisions in industry.

Successful completion of the programme also provides a sound platform for PhD study across the pharmaceutical and bio-molecular sciences, in worldwide academic and research institutions.

Modules

Current Practice in Drug Development ( BMS11104 )
Analytical methods in drug development ( BMS10112 )
Current Research in Pharmaceutical Science ( BMS11111 )
Drug Design and Chemotherapy ( BMS11105 )
Pharmaceutics: Small Molecules ( BMS08109 )
Scientific Communication and Data Handling
Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics ( BMS11112 )
Professional Practice 1 ( BMS08108 )
Professional Practice 2 ( BMS10111 )
Quality Control & Pharmaceutical Analysis ( MIC11113 )
Research Skills ( MIC11107 )
Pharmaceutics: macromolecules ( BMS09114 )

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,525

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,530

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in bio-molecular sciences such as: biological sciences, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutical or medicinal chemistry, immunology, genetics, virology, molecular biology, forensic biology in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider degree-equivalent qualifications, as well as applicants without Honours degree equivalence but who have appropriate experience gained in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.