Full time
12 months
SEP-25
MSc - Master of Science
Pharmacology
Taught
Why this course?
The course provides specialised knowledge of the analytical techniques used to detect, identify and quantitatively determine drugs and related substances. You'll be introduced to techniques for evaluating analytical data and validating analytical methods and examine strategies for analytical research and development.
You’ll gain practical experience in a wide range of modern instrumentation and techniques.
What you’ll study
The course consists of four theory and two practical modules running between October and April followed by examinations.
If you pass all exams and wish to proceed to the MSc, you’ll undertake a 10-week research project. This will be in the University or at an external company or organisation. You’ll submit your thesis at the end of August.
Study with us
•gain skills in the analytical techniques used to detect, identify and quantify drugs and related substances
•examine strategies for analytical research and development
•gain experience in instrumentation and techniques
•gain specialised knowledge of the analytical techniques used to detect, identify and quantitatively determine drugs and related substances
Careers
Many of our graduates obtain positions in the pharmaceutical & chemical industries and some have continued into PhD research. Previous graduates of the course include a number of world-renowned academics and leaders of international organisations such the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the European Pharmacopoeia Laboratory.
For this course (per year)
£10,800
For this course (per year)
£27,500
Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree, or international equivalent, in an appropriate science.
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant and international learning community. Innovative research is at the heart of everything that they do, with almost 90 % of the university’s research rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research...more
Full time | 12 months | SEP-25
Full time | 12 months | SEP-25