Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci degree gives you the chance to explore the fundamentals of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology, while developing a specialism in pharmaceutics. Where this course differs from the Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree is that the third year of the MSci is a compulsory placement year in industry, a government agency or academic research group. We’ll support you to find a place that’s right for you and wherever you choose to go, you’ll complete academic assignments alongside your work experience.
This advanced degree opens you up to potentially exciting career opportunities where you can make an impact in a variety of fields including pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical analysis, research and teaching, healthcare and chemical analysis and chemical manufacturing. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Data Analysts, Graduate Managers, Laboratory Technicians, Health and Safety Officers and Environmental Consultants.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. You can also develop your logical reasoning skills and your ability to use imaginative thinking to approach real-world problems.
Some of the core modules you’ll study on this course include physical chemistry, infectious diseases and therapeutics and drug degradation.
Key highlights
- Compulsory third-year placement in industry, government agency or research group
- Support to find a placement, with assignments alongside work experience
- Covers organic, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology
- Develops a specialism in pharmaceutics
- Core modules include infectious diseases and therapeutics and drug degradation
- Builds logical reasoning and creative real-world problem solving
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — to include including a grade B in Chemistry
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — …Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade B in Chemistry at A Level.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 level 3 credits at Merit and at least 21 credits in Chemistry
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical Analyst
- Laboratory Technician
- Formulation Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Chemical Manufacturing Technologist
- Health and Safety Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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