Overview

Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates will have knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to pursue diverse careers in pharmaceutical research and development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, academia, or healthcare.

Career opportunities

On this course, you’ll be immersed in the development of world-class medicine, benefiting from hands-on learning in dedicated laboratory facilities. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the developments and challenges of the global pharmaceutical industry. Employability is at the core of this programme. At the University of Surrey , you’ll develop specialist theoretical knowledge and exceptional laboratory skills that will prepare you for a successful career in industry or further study. The programme prepares you to become a highly effective practitioner in areas at the forefront of pharmaceutical knowledge. We’ll support you to develop a breadth of knowledge of the pharmaceuticals process, and its application to industry. Through problem-based learning, you’ll develop an ability to work in multiple settings and have the independent thinking skills to respond to different challenges. On this course you will gain the knowledge and experience required to meet the needs of pharmaceutical companies, ranging from global leaders to small enterprises and contract laboratories. Graduates could go on to roles including formulation development, manufacturing, quality control of the major pharma industries and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as development of healthcare products and consumer goods in related industries and contract laboratories.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Pharmaceutical Technologies

Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulations

Drug Discovery and Medical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Analysis and QA/QC

MSC Science Project

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy or chemistry. Other closely related degree subjects with relevant pharmaceutical knowledge/modules may also be considered, for example, chemical engineering and pharmacology, these cases will be referred to the programme director to review.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Sep Part-time:

UK: £5,500
Int: £8,300

Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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