MPharmSci (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science at Kingston University

Programme overview

Kickstart your career with the Pharmaceutical Science MPharmSci (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. Modules on this course have been accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS).

Department: Department of Pharmacy | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 are shared with the Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) course and introduces biology, chemistry and physiology for pharmaceutical science. Year 2 places emphasis on organic and medicinal chemistry and develops practical skills, especially in pharmaceutical analysis - important in relation to the actions and characterisation of drugs. Year 1 - core modules: Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences, Chemical Foundations: From Atoms to Pharmaceuticals, Introduction To Biosciences and Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Concepts, Analysis, and Ethics.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course go on to work in areas such as research, development, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical analysis. They also frequently progress to study PhDs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: MPharmSci (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points: A Levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Chemistry) with merits in the following units:; Unit 1 – "Principles and Applications in Science 1"; Unit 5 – "Principles and Applications in Science 2"; Unit 13 – "Applications of Inorganic Chemistry"; Unit 14 – "Applications of Organic Chemistry" Or a Merit in T-Level science, including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism, either in laboratory sciences or metrology sciences. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS code: B204.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100, Year 4 (2030/31): £22,900 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/8eb5be12-a3f3-1fd7-ba56-1073bfce24c6/course?studyYear=2027

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