MSc Drug Delivery at Aston University

Programme overview

The Drug Delivery MSc at Aston University provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire drug development process, from concept through to market launch. You will gain the specialist knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in both academic and industrial settings, preparing you for an exciting and rewarding career in the pharmaceutics and drug delivery sector.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: One year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught stage core modules: Drug Discovery, Chemotherapy and Selective Toxicity, Research Skills, Principles of Product Analysis and Validation, Drug Dosage Form Design, Drug Delivery and Targeting. Dissertation stage core modules: Research Project.

Career pathways

You’ll have a range of opportunities available to you such as drug delivery, analytical sciences, formulation development, project management, regulatory affairs and scientific writing.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from candidates interested in our course who have the skills and capability to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation. All applicants require Lower second class honours degree (2:2) or higher (or international equivalent) from a recognised university in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

International applicants: GBP 24,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year

Apply through the official page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/applicant-portal

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences