Pharmaceutical Science MSci at Coventry University

Develop practical and theoretical expertise in drug design, molecular modelling, analytical techniques and biopharmaceutical production, with opportunities for hands-on experience throughout the course. Develop knowledge and skills relevant to drug discovery, design and development, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and drug regulatory affairs. This course is designed for those with a strong interest in chemistry, biology and the development of new medicines.

Faculty: Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option; integrated master's)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science, Cells to Systems, Microbiology and Immunology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Year two: Drug Analysis, Development and Formulation, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Computational Biology. Final year: Advanced Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Global Drug Applications, The Regulatory Landscape, Research Project. Additional year: Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design, Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing, Advanced Topics in Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Therapeutic Natural Products and Drug Discovery.

Career pathways

Graduates with this degree have a wide range of career options available to them in pharmaceutical, chemistry, biotechnology and healthcare-based industries. This may include drug discovery, design and development, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and drug regulatory affairs.

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