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Pharmaceutical Science MSc

University of Westminster

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cavendish

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc is a contemporary, applied course designed to provide you with a systematic and critical understanding of key aspects at the forefront of drug design, biotherapeutics, manufacturing, quality control, formulation, drug delivery, regulation and clinical trials.

Our focus on medicines regulation, sustainability, and the global context is particularly crucial for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists. As such, our course is tailored to address crucial issues facing the pharmaceutical sector, exploring current debates, commercial considerations and critical issues surrounding the development of more sustainable, green manufacturing practices and the realisation UN sustainable development goals.

This course examines topics at the cutting-edge of the pharmaceutical industry and you will develop a deep understanding of biotherapeutics and regenerative medicines two of the fastest growing areas in the pharmaceutical sector. Our option modules, covering science communication, entrepreneurship, commercialisation, fermentation technology and bioinformatics provide the opportunity to tailor your skills to areas you may want to work in.

Youll develop both laboratory-based and entrepreneurial, business-development focused skills and graduate equipped with insightful and rigorous research skills, tools and an overall expertise relevant for a pharmaceutical science career. Youll gain experience of working on real-world, authentic research projects and be able to demonstrate your ability to work to good laboratory practice (GLP) and good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements upon graduation. This skillset and knowledge will prepare you for diverse roles within the pharmaceutical industry, as well as progression to further study at PhD/MPhil level.

Careers:

This course equips you with strong skills for employment locally, or globally. The knowledge and key transferable skills gained on this course will allow you to work in a variety of private and public sector organisations or regulatory bodies. These include pharmaceutical research, product development, manufacturing, communications and regulation in a variety of settings such as global pharmaceutical companies, small- medium biotechnological enterprises, public regulatory entities, government funded research institutes and laboratories.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Westminster

University of Westminster

University of Westminster

  • University League Table

    118th

  • Campus address

    University of Westminster, London, 101 New Cavendish Street, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W1W 6XH, England

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The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming. It is home to students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Based in London, students have access to top employers and a vibrant cultural life, including world-leading museums, galleries, libraries, and music venues.
International students have a dedicated Welcome to the UK programme and FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) programme, led by students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Pharmacology & Pharmacy

    41st out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    102 45%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    8th

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