MSc Pharmaceutical Science (with specialism) at University of East London

This course will give you a detailed understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of pharmaceutical science and help develop the skills needed for individual and collaborative research in areas such as drug development. Pharmaceutical science is at the interface of biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, analytical and medicinal chemistry, all of which will be studied in the degree course. Your studies will take place in laboratories fitted with the latest analytical equipment.

Faculty: School of Health, Sport and Bioscience  |  Department: Department of Bioscience  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This postgraduate Pharmaceutical Science programme provides a thorough education in laboratory techniques, drug development, and clinical applications. UEL's Pharmaceutical Science course merges practical skills in pharmaceutical analysis and toxicology with research methods and a critical evaluation of scientific literature. Modules include Experimental Techniques and Laboratory Practice, Drug Discovery, Design and Development, Evidence-based Practice and Career Development, Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology, Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control, Health and Disease of Physiological Systems, Research Dissertation, Level 7 Short Work Placement.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you will have a wide range of career options open to you in the broad field of pharmaceutical research. You could choose to build a career in pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies that are developing new drugs and evaluating new products.

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