MSc Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A master's on manufacturing approaches for pharmaceuticals and high-value chemicals, equipping students for jobs in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It includes a 10-week research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught and practical classes from October to April covering pharmaceutical development and production, continuous manufacturing processes, crystallisation mechanisms and modern pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, followed by a 10-week summer research project at the University or with an external organisation, with a thesis submitted at the end of August.

Career pathways

Careers in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry (research and development, production and regulatory affairs), academic and research institutions, and government agencies such as drug licensing authorities; also a route into a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent in science or engineering, along with two references (at least one academic). English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; TOEFL, PTE and other recognised tests also accepted. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirement can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre (non-UK/Ireland students).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per academic year. Same fee for Scottish and England, Wales & Northern Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per academic year. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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