MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences at Aston University

Pharmaceutical Science focuses on formulation strategies for current and future drug therapies, and medicinal products. Encompassing a range of scientific disciplines such as chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and physiology, this specialist area of study is crucial for the safe and effective design, development, production and regulation of medicines.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences  |  Department: Aston Pharmacy School  |  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, Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Dosage Form Design. Dissertation stage core modules: Research Project.

Career pathways

You’ll be provided with not only the specialist training and practical experience the design and development of effective drug delivery systems, but also a wide range of directly applicable transferable skills for career and professional development.

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