Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc

University of Surrey

Why choose this course

Our Pharmaceutical Sciences programme explores the life of medicine, from drug discovery to manufacture and quality control.

On this course, you’ll be immersed in the development of world-class medicine, benefiting from hands-on learning in dedicated laboratory facilities. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the developments and challenges of the global pharmaceutical industry.

Employability is at the core of this programme. At Surrey, you’ll develop specialist theoretical knowledge and exceptional laboratory skills that will prepare you for a successful career in industry or further study.

95% of the University of Surrey’s postgraduate students go on to work or further study.

What you will study

The programme prepares 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.

Modules cover the life of pharmaceuticals, from Drug Design and Discovery, Formulation and Manufacture to Quality Control. You will complete a laboratory-based research project in our world-class facilities and learn from specialist module content focusing on current knowledge and industrial standards in the pharmaceutical field. You will develop the skills to interrogate and integrate diverse sources of scientific literature, to design and develop methods for investigation and analysis.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.

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 of the 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.

As well as being designed to meet the needs of future employers, this programme will give you a solid foundation to pursue further study in pharmaceutical sciences or scientific research.