MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis
Course overview
The MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis at the University of Strathclyde is a master’s degree that provides knowledge about drug production, with emphasis on data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. This is an advanced programme, so students undertake research work to complete the degree.
In this programme, students learn the procedures of drug production and also work with statistics from past events to create models which align with the current drug-making practices. They also learn to represent acquired data with data analytics tools like Tableau Software and KNIME, which are higher-level compared to Excel.
Additionally, students gain skills used in the pharmaceutical industry for quality control, drug development, and research. The modules also cover instrumental analysis, such as spectroscopy and separation science. Learning in this course is through lectures, tutorials, online learning, and practical sessions. Students are also assessed through written and practical examinations and the submission of a thesis.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants require a minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent, in a science subject.
English Proficiency:
- Non-native English speakers require an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5. Other accepted English tests include the TOEFL, PTE Cambridge, and Duolingo English Test.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
A Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis from the University of Strathclyde prepares graduates to work in roles such as:
- Analytical Chemist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Pharmaceutical Development Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
Cost of study
International students pursuing the MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis will pay an annual tuition fee of £32,900.
Admission
To apply, you must use the university's online portal. If you need personalised assistance with your application to ensure it's error-free, contact an AHZ counsellor today.
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