Overview

The Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations programme of the University of Sunderland is ideal if you're planning to pursue a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biopharmaceuticals, or drug delivery, or if you're looking to build a career in pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, or research institutions. You’ll gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in research and development roles within these fields.

What you'll learn

During your studying, you’ll benefit from our strong links with major pharmaceutical companies. We’ve worked with GlaxoSmithKline for over 20 years, and Pfizer has supported research projects here for more than a decade. Employers in the pharmaceutical sector recognise the strength of our courses and the calibre of our graduates.

By the time you complete the course, you’ll be equipped for a wide range of opportunities in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, medical research institutes, or clinical settings such as hospitals. Whether you're continuing into doctoral research or stepping into industry, this degree prepares you to make a meaningful impact in the field of drug development and delivery.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential study skills, dosage forms and pharmacokinetics

Delivering Gene and Therapeutic Proteins

Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology

Bioinformatics

Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-28 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Pharmacy View 208 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

They invite applications from holders of, or those who hope to be awarded at least a second class honours degree in a relevant subject such as pharmacy, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related discipline.

They also accept equivalent qualifications from other countries.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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What you'll learn

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sunderland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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