MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis with Regulatory Affairs at Kingston University

Programme overview

This MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis with Regulatory Affairs provides you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the world of pharmaceutical analysis. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs is the discipline responsible for ensuring that drug products comply with legal and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle. This involves overseeing the process from drug development and clinical trials to manufacturing, marketing, along with post-market monitoring to protect public health.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education | Department: School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry | Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain key skills in the specialised area of pharmaceutical analysis, including good measurement and scientific practice, evaluation interpretation of data, and other professional and organisational skills. In addition to studying the core pharmaceutical analysis techniques and their applications, your specialisation in regulatory affairs will provide you with the knowledge and skills to ensure drug products comply with legal and regulatory requirements throughout their life cycle. Modules - core modules: Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy, Pharmaceutical and Analytical Technology, Project, Separation Science, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs. Professional Placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

Whether you aim to work in research, production or regulatory roles, the MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis with Regulatory Affairs will open doors to diverse, rewarding career paths. The course will prepare you for roles in governmental regulatory agencies such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A 2:2 or above honours degree in chemistry, pharmacy, life science, pharmaceutical science or a related subject such as pharmacology or biomedical science. Other degrees will be considered on an individual basis. If you do not hold a degree in one of the relevant subjects listed above, significant relevant experience will be considered. Applicants with alternative qualifications will also need appropriate experience in analysis. English language: IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,100 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFPRA1PRA20FD01&code2=0001

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