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MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice

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    MSc Full-time (with placement): 2 years

Course Description

September and February starts

Our Pharmaceutical Sciences programme explores the life of medicine, from drug discovery to manufacture and quality control.

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 Surrey, you’ll develop specialist theoretical knowledge and exceptional laboratory skills that will prepare you for a successful career in industry or further study. On your year in industry, you’ll also benefit from professional training opportunities through our renowned network of 2300+ partner organisations.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy or chemistry, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Other closely related degree subjects may also be considered, for example, biochemistry, biosciences and biotechnology.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

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.

As well as being designed to meet the needs of future employers, this programme will give you a solid foundation to pursue further study in pharmaceutical sciences or scientific research.

Module Details

  • ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS Compulsory 1
  • MODERN PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIES Compulsory 1
  • DRUG DISCOVERY AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY Compulsory 2
  • PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS AND QA/QC Compulsory 2
  • EMPLOYABILITY Compulsory Cross Year
  • MSC SCIENCE PROJECT Compulsory Cross Year
  • EMPLOYABILITY Compulsory Year-long
  • INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE Compulsory Year-long
  • MSC SCIENCE PROJECT Compulsory Year-long

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