MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Surrey

Our Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc degree explores the life of medicine, and the principles underlying drug action, formulation, and delivery. Graduates will have knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to pursue diverse careers in pharmaceutical research and development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, academia or healthcare.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (with placement); 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; full-time (with placement); part-time  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences will prepare you to become a highly effective practitioner in areas at the forefront of pharmaceutical knowledge. We’ll support you to develop a breadth of knowledge of the pharmaceuticals process, and its application to industry. Through problem-based learning, you’ll develop an ability to work in multiple settings and have the independent thinking skills to respond to different challenges. Core modules include Modern Pharmaceutical Technologies, Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulations, Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Qa/qc, Msc Science Project, Employability, Industrial Practice.

Career pathways

On this course you will gain the knowledge and experience required to meet the needs of pharmaceutical companies, ranging from global leaders to small enterprises and contract laboratories. Graduates could go on to roles including formulation development, manufacturing, quality control in major pharma industries and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as development of healthcare products and consumer goods in related industries and contract laboratories.

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