Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Develop your skills and knowledge in the design, development and production of medicines with our Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc at Aston University, Birmingham and prepare yourself for an exciting industrial or academic career in pharmaceutics or industrial pharmacy.

Learning, teaching and assessment

Teaching on the course is delivered via a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Some modules may also use computer modelling and simulation sessions.

This course is worth 180 credits, with each credit equivalent to 10 learning hours. The learning hours may include but are not limited to lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab sessions, practicals, online activity, reading, other independent study, reflecting on assignment feedback, field trips and work placements.

Career prospects

On successful completion of this programme, you’ll be well prepared for an academic or industrial career in the pharmaceutics or biotechnology arena. This is an area in considerable demand due to the continued increase in development of highly complex and sensitive drug molecules.

You’ll be provided with not only the specialist training and practical experience the design and development of effective drug delivery systems, but also a wide range of directly applicable transferable skills for career and professional development. This means, you will be well suited for various careers in the pharmaceutical industry such as analytical sciences, formulation development, project management, regulatory affairs and scientific writing.

In addition, for those that wish to peruse a career in academic research or academia, this course is a well-placed stepping stone for PhD study at Aston or another leading institution.

Graduates from our suite of Pharmacy masters programmes have gone onto secure roles with a variety of organisations across the public and private sector.

Which department am I in?

Aston University

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£20,700.00 (22,55,393) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Aston University

Aston Triangle,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£20,700.00 (22,55,393) per year
Living Costs is usually 9207

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Campus

Aston St,,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants require a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or higher from a recognised university in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, physiology, physical science, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, genetics, materials science, medicine or related field. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS - 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Aston University

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