MSc by Research Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc by Research Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Lincoln is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. It focuses on helping students conduct their research to improve healthcare through new medicines and practices. Students can choose to research topics in two main areas: Drug Discovery, Design, and Delivery, and Clinical Pharmacy and Practice.
The University of Lincoln’s School of Pharmacy works closely with companies in the pharmaceutical industry and collaborates with various research groups at the university. This cooperation helps students gain valuable experience and knowledge, as they connect with experts in different areas related to health and science.
Students will spend most of their time working independently on their research projects. They will meet with academic supervisors, but how often these meetings happen will depend on individual needs and circumstances. As part of the programme assessments, students will also write a Master's thesis and may need to defend their findings in an oral examination before they are awarded the MSc by Research.
Key highlights
- Research focus on drug discovery, design and delivery
- Research strand in clinical pharmacy and practice
- Liaise with pharmacy, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry professionals
- Past research projects have involved work in the USA, Europe and Asia
- Purpose-built laboratory space and specialist equipment for postgraduate researchers
- Training programmes to build research and transferable skills, with dedicated supervisors
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Research scientist
- Formulation scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Pharmacist
- PhD researcher
Career opportunities
Graduates who earn an MSc by Research Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Lincoln can explore various career opportunities, including:
- Quality Control Chemist
- Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
- Clinical Research Associate
- Biomedical Scientist
- Pharmacologist
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, international students interested in enrolling in the University of Lincoln's MSc by Research Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will need to pay an estimated tuition fee of £18,500. Please be aware that this fee is subject to change.
Admission
Interested applicants can submit their application for this course using the university's online application portal. For those who need additional support, our trained counsellors are available to assist.
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