University of Strathclyde

MSc Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

The University of Strathclyde’s MSc Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing helps students understand the industrial drug-making procedure, introducing them to the advanced practical steps to produce drugs which enhance health and cure disease. This course also covers medicine and technology.

Students who enrol in this course learn the newest pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing techniques while gaining skills in advanced technologies. They also undertake modules such as process optimisation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and application technologies.

Graduates develop skills through using equipment and can gain work-ready skills from industry partners such as AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Novartis, who may also offer work placements and access to research laboratories. Besides the drug-making industries, they can also secure roles in the chemical and food industries, where they ensure that the production meets the required standards.

Learning in this course is through lectures, tutorials, seminars, online learning, practical sessions, and a project/dissertation. Students are also assessed through written and practical examinations and an individual thesis.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants require a minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent, in Science or Engineering, along with two references (at least one academic).

English Proficiency:

  • International students need an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5. Other accepted English tests include the Duolingo English Test.

Scholarships

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study

    The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.

    Up to £6,000

  • Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study

    Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.

    Up to £9,000

  • Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students

    The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.

    Up to £7,000

  • Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship

    Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.

    Up to £6,000

  • Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics

    Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.

    Up to £7,000

  • Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students

    Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

  • Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 20% tuition fee discount.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Humanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship

    The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.

    Up to £10,000

  • Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships

    The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.

  • Law Postgraduate Community Bursary

    Value: £700

    Up to £700

  • Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.

    Up to £7,000

  • MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship

    he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.

    Up to £6,500

  • MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship

    The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.

    Up to £6,500

  • SBS International Masters Scholarship

    Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.

    Up to £7,000

  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students

    Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships

    Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Tuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees

    Up to 25% of tuition fees

Career opportunities

A Master's degree in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing from the University of Strathclyde prepares you for roles including:

  • Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
  • Production Scientist
  • Regulatory Affairs Officer
  • Formulation Scientist
  • Validation or Compliance Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MSc in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at the University of Strathclyde for international students is £32,900.

Admission

You should submit your application using the university’s online portal. If you need personalised help, contact an AHZ counsellor today.

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