MSc Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme is primarily, but not exclusively, aimed at international students who have an interest in developing a career in the pharmaceutical sector. It is designed to equip you with versatile skills in the theoretical understanding, practical execution and critical evaluation of pharmaceutical science principles. You will develop expert critical and technical knowledge related to the development, analysis and production of medicines (pharmaceutics), the drug industry and regulatory affairs.
You will gain insight to contemporary, integrated drug discovery strategies, study recent trends in chemical and biological therapeutics and evaluate the latest technologies used in the pharmaceutical industry. You will also study the interaction between drugs and the body (pharmacology) and explore key analytical and bioanalytical techniques used in therapeutic drug monitoring, with the opportunity for hands-on practical experience in a range of specialist instrumentation and techniques. Typical entry point to this course is in January.
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Key highlights
- Covers development, analysis and production of medicines (pharmaceutics)
- Explores the drug industry and regulatory affairs
- Integrated drug discovery strategies and chemical and biological therapeutics
- Studies pharmacology: how drugs interact with the body
- Analytical and bioanalytical techniques for therapeutic drug monitoring
- Hands-on practical experience with a range of specialist instrumentation
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Quality control analyst
- Bioanalytical scientist
- Formulation scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,600 | International: £13,690
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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