MSc Pharmaceutical Science at Kingston University

The MSc in Pharmaceutical Science at Kingston University provides you with an in-depth understanding of drug development, formulation and quality control. Learn from industry professionals and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories.

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

What you will study

For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Core pathway - core modules: Design, Discovery and Development of Pharmaceuticals, Manufacture and Clinical Trials of Medicines, Pharmaceutical and Analytical Technology, Project, Statistics and Quality Systems. Management Studies pathway modules - core modules: Fundamentals of Business Management, Manufacture and Clinical Trials of Medicines, Pharmaceutical and Analytical Technology, Project, Statistics and Quality Systems.

Career pathways

Graduating with an MSc in Pharmaceutical Science from Kingston University opens doors to a range of careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. You will be prepared to work in roles such as: ; Pharmaceutical Research Scientist ; Regulatory Affairs Specialist ; Quality Control Analyst ; Drug Development Manager ; Pharmaceutical Consultant The Management Studies pathway often leads to managerial positions within large pharmaceutical organisations.

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