MSc Pharmaceutical Science
Course overview
Robert Gordon University’s MSc Pharmaceutical Science programme is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the development and manufacture of drugs. It offers a broad curriculum essential for a pharmaceutical scientist to be vast and well-grounded in the understanding of the processes involved.
Taught in modern, well-equipped pharmaceutical laboratories, the modules include advanced pharmaceutical analysis and quality control; drug dosage form and design; pharmacology for drug design; advances in pharmaceutical science and drug discovery and design. Students will be evaluated through a combination of assessment methods. These include: written assignments, reports, dissertations, project output and oral assessment.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirement:
- Aspiring students for an MSc Pharmaceutical Science at Robert Gordon University require a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant science subject area.
- Those who have a lower degree classification will be considered if they present relevant work experience
English Language Requirement:
- Robert Gordon University accepts a range of options for applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for entry into the MSc Pharmaceutical Science programme.
- IELTS: a score of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.
- TOEFL iBT: Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20 and Listening 17, with a total minimum of 88.
- Cambridge English: a minimum of 162 in every skill and a minimum total score of 176.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates from the MSc Pharmaceutical Science programme can pursue careers such as:
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Research Scientist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Medical Science Liaison
- Community Pharmacist.
Cost of study
The tuition cost for the MSc Pharmaceutical Science at Robert Gordon University is £18,130 per year for international students.
Admission
International students can apply for this course directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.
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