MSc Pharmaceutical Science at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Develop the advanced pharmaceutical skills to deliver a drug from initial discovery to clinical trials and regulatory approval. You can choose to study this course part-time, and start in September or January. The course durations vary slightly: 2 years (September starts) or 28 months (January starts).

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain an in-depth understanding of drug development, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality principles. Study at ARU and learn from drug delivery specialists and industry practitioners. Year 1: Advanced Pharmaceutics, Drug Design and Discovery, Postgraduate Research Design, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality Principles, Major Project.

Career pathways

Help meet the need for highly skilled professionals in pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing. Once you graduate, you could work in roles including: Other career options include medical publishing, academia, technical support, and roles in the food or cosmetic industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 1st or 2nd class degree from a UK university (or its equivalent) in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, biomedical science, biology or a related subject. Qualifications or experience deemed to be equivalent to a 1st or 2nd class degree may be considered. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Applicants whose first language is not English and whose professional qualifications were not taught and assessed in English will be required to demonstrate the University standard of English language (IELTS) at Level 6. 5 (including written English academic test) prior to commencement on a course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p0872

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