Pharmaceutical Science MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Shape the future of medicine Whether you are looking to advance your career in the pharmaceutical industry or pursue further research, this course will give you the skills to thrive. By studying Pharmaceutical Science MSc at Kingston University, you’ll become a well-rounded professional in the global pharmaceutical industry. Learn about drug development, regulatory frameworks and pharmaceutical analysis.

This course explores current trends in chemical, biological and biotechnological therapeutics. We examine the latest technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. You’ll acquire and improve your practical skills and familiarity with key instrumentation.

What’s more, you’ll learn how to demonstrate the knowledge and skills relevant to conduct clinical trials, influence regulatory affairs, or support quality control and marketing. This course will equip you with practical skills that employers demand. Take advantage of our modern laboratories and extensive industry connections to develop your expertise and graduate prepared to make a difference in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Key highlights

Covers drug development, regulatory frameworks and pharmaceutical analysis
Explores chemical, biological and biotechnological therapeutics
Hands-on practice with key pharmaceutical instrumentation in modern laboratories
Prepares you for clinical trials, regulatory affairs and quality control
Extensive industry connections across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of fees
Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500
Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000
Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000
The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Regulatory affairs officer
Clinical trials associate
Quality control analyst
Pharmaceutical analytical scientist
Formulation scientist
Pharmaceutical marketing executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £18,900 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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