MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicines Control at University of Bradford

Programme overview

This MSc programme offers a unique combination of pharmaceutical sciences, technology, medicines control, and pharmaceutical innovation. It is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how new pharmaceutical products are developed, tested, and brought to market. The programme covers advanced theoretical knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation, with a strong emphasis on processing technologies used in drug development and manufacturing.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Critical Appraisal of a Current Topic in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science of Solid Dosage Forms and Advanced Pharmaceutical Technologies, Research Project, Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) and Quality by Design (QbD), Quality Assurance and Medicine Safety. First year (optional): Separation Science & Mass Spectrometry, Fundamentals of Drug Delivery, Entrepreneurship and Innovation: From Concept to Consumer, Management of Global Pharmaceutical Supply.

Career pathways

Graduates from our MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicines Control programme progress into PhD research and employment in the pharmaceutical industry in various areas such as formulation and drug development, manufacture and production, pharmaceutical analysis, quality assurance and quality control.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acceptance to this Master’s programme requires a first degree with Honours or equivalent (2: 2) in a relevant area such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Sciences. For North American students a GPA of normally 2.5 and above on a scale of 4.0 is required, or equivalent. Candidates with certain two year’s work experience and a degree below the 2:2 will also be considered. English language requirements: If your native language is not English, you will need to pass a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The International English Language Testing System test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an overall score of at least 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Testing facilities are available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take the test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report Form to be sent to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,189 for the whole programme (2027/28). period not specified Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). period not specified Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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