Pharmaceutical Science (with specialism) MSc

This course will give you a detailed understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of pharmaceutical science and help develop the skills needed for individual and collaborative research in areas such as drug development. Pharmaceutical science is at the interface of biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, analytical and medicinal chemistry, all of which will be studied in the degree course. Your studies will take place in laboratories fitted with the latest analytical equipment. Within the research area of drug development, you will focus on both drug design, drug discovery and drug awareness as well as neuropharmacology and bioinformatics. You will complete four taught modules and an independent research project. It will offer you the chance to study a core MSc alongside a specialisation within different areas of pharmaceutical sciences. This course is designed and tailored to your own preferred specialism in either of the following: Advanced pharmaceutical analysis and quality control Clinical biochemistry and toxicology Health and disease of physiological systems Teaching will be based on lectures, seminars, workshops, independent web-based learning, and laboratory-based learning in our state-of-the-art facilities. The broad field of learning also suits people who are simply interested in furthering their knowledge of the subject. The course can be worked around a full-time job and there are intermediate awards available - a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate.

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on you

International students: £11340 per year

UK students: £11340 per year

UK/Home: £11340 per year

International: £11340 per year

January 2026, September 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early

• Stratford Campus, London, United Kingdom