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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biomedicine Human Medicine Pharmacy View 147 other Masters in Pharmacy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28100 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
13000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Loughborough
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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