Overview

As the demand for new pharmaceutical solutions to medical needs continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled chemists with the ability to contribute to drug development and analysis. Our popular and industry relevant pharmaceutical science degree is designed for graduates in chemistry or closely related disciplines who wish to work in this fascinating and important field.

Across the Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science programme at Loughborough University you will undertake core modules in separation techniques, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, spectroscopy and structural analysis, and research methods. There is also the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules in mass spectrometry, drug targets, drug design and drug synthesis, sensors, and innovations in analytical science and medicinal chemistry.This will enable you to build essential multidisciplinary skills and deepen your understanding of key pharmaceutical concepts, whilst developing vital research and professional skills.

Careers

Students studying our MSc Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science equips you with the skills and abilities which are not only relevant, but highly transferable outside of this area.

Graduates from this programme have progressed to careers in a range of industries including drug synthesis and development, pharmaceutical analysis, drug formulation and delivery, food science and technology, water purification, research and teaching.

Recent graduate destinations include:

Alliance Boots, Process Technologist
British Gypsum, Project Technologist
CRF Health, Project Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline, Analytical Scientist
Institute of Quality Inspection & Technical Research (China), Analyst
King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Research Associate

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods
Separation Techniques
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques
Drug Targets, Drug Design and Drug Synthesis
Sensors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedicine Human Medicine Pharmacy View 147 other Masters in Pharmacy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related subject.

Tuition Fee

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International

28100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Loughborough

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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