MSci Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This Pharmaceutical Science MSci is a four-year course that combines bachelor’s and master's levels of study. You’ll be taught about the methods used to develop safe drugs that are able to reach specific parts of the body with minimal side effects. This course will give you the opportunity to explore regulatory frameworks that govern the progression of new chemical entities to the marketplace that will enable you to work safely in the mainstream pharmaceutical, biotech or healthcare and consumer industries.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time; 9 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time (integrated master's) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Cell Biology (for Life Sciences), Fundamental Chemical Concepts, Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, General Chemistry, Introduction to Laboratory Skills, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Key Principles in Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques with Data Handling. Year 2: Organic Ring Systems, Organic Unsaturated Molecules, Principles of Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery, Principles of Pharmacodynamics, Quantitative Analysis, Spectroscopic Methods, Coordination and solution chemistry of d and f block complexes, Human Immunity, Metabolism, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Solid State and Organometallic Chemistry. Year 3: Formulation and Quality Assurance of Solutions, Suspensions and Emulsions, Formulations and Quality Assurance of Solids and Semi-solids, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Research Project, Advanced Bioanalytical Science, Advanced Inorganic Techniques, Neuropharmacology, Programming for Science, Sandwich Placement, Systems Pharmacology, Topics in Inorganic Chemistry, Work Placement (for Life Sciences). Year 4: Advanced Drug Formulation Technologies, Drug Delivery Systems, Research Project for Pharmaceutical Science, Drug Discovery Technology.

Career pathways

Following successful completion of this course you will be able to go into roles relating to: the formulation and manufacture of pharmaceuticals pharmacovigilance drug safety regulatory affairs Our chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences graduates have gone on to careers as research technicians, science teachers, clinical trials assistants, pharmacy technicians, sterile specialists and product development technologists at companies such as Batelle UK, St Pancras Clinical Research, Teva and Unilever.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of 112 points from A levels including a C in Chemistry, or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) You will be considered on a case-by-case basis if you hold relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience. You will also be considered if you are currently completing Level 4 (Year 1) or 5 (Year 2) from an appropriately matched Pharmaceutical Science BSc course and would like to transfer to an MSci. If you don’t have traditional qualifications or can’t meet the entry requirements for this integrated master’s degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing Pharmaceutical Science (including foundation year) BSc (Hons). English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 9 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=B231-DF

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