MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc providing specialised knowledge of the analytical techniques used to detect, identify and quantify drugs and related substances, including evaluation of analytical data, method validation and strategies for analytical research and development, with practical experience of modern instrumentation.

What you will study

Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students, Chemical Analysis: Principles, Applications & Methods, Spectroscopy: Principles, Application & Methods, Principles, Application & Method Development in Chromatography, Bioanalysis, Biotechnology & Quality and Management, Bioanalytical & Chromatographic Methods and a 60-credit Research Project.

Career pathways

Positions in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, with some graduates continuing to PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree, or international equivalent, in an appropriate science. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; TOEFL, PTE and other recognised English tests are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements 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). Same fee for students from Scotland and from England, Wales & Northern Ireland; full-time, per academic year Source

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

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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