Kingston University

Pharmaceutical Science MPharmSci (Hons)

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn to evaluate and develop pharmaceutical drugs at postgraduate level You will benefit from our wide range of facilities for practical work. You’ll have the opportunity to take advanced postgraduate-level modules in the manufacture and clinical trials of medicines and topics in drug design, discovery and development. This means you will graduate with advanced-level knowledge, ready for your next steps, whether you choose to enter the pharmaceutical industry or study for a PhD.

You will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: our £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building with state-of the art laboratories specialist equipment, such as: gas and liquid chromatography electron microscopy spectrometers, including mass spectrometers, infrared spectrometers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers including solid state analysis thermal analysis x-ray diffractometers electrochemical analysis computing laboratories and a team of IT technicians to offer assistance Pharmaceutical science, pharmacology and chemistry at Kingston University Join our pharmacology students as they show you their favourite pieces of lab equipment and guide you through Kingston University’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Get an insider’s look at the tools and techniques used in industry to design medicines that work smarter with the human body. During the course the lecturers and support staff were willing to share their experience and passion for their subjects in a way that only further fuelled my determination to succeed.

Stephanie

Key highlights

  • Advanced postgraduate-level modules in medicines manufacture and clinical trials
  • Study drug design, discovery and development in depth
  • £9.8 million building with state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Hands-on use of chromatography, mass spectrometry and NMR equipment
  • Electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis facilities
  • Prepares graduates for the pharmaceutical industry or PhD study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027 Open MPharm Sci (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points A Levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C.
  • T-level: Merit — …Inorganic Chemistry" Unit 14 - "Applications of Organic Chemistry" Or a Merit in T-Level science, including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism, either in laboratory sciences or metr…
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — This will need to have been passed with 112 UCAS points, including 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry, with minimum of 9 L3 credits at Distinction and 6 L3 credits at Merit, and 15 level 3 credits in Biology at Merit.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Formulation scientist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Clinical trials associate
  • Quality control analyst
  • Research scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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