Study MSc Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science at Edinburgh Napier University in the UK,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This programme is primarily, but not exclusively, aimed at international students who have an interest in developing a career in the pharmaceutical sector. It is designed to equip you with versatile skills in the theoretical understanding, practical execution and critical evaluation of pharmaceutical science principles.You will develop expert critical and technical knowledge related to the development, analysis and production of medicines (pharmaceutics), the drug industry and regulatory affairs.You will gain insight to contemporary, integrated drug discovery strategies, study recent trends in chemical and biological therapeutics and evaluate the latest technologies used in the pharmaceutical industry.You will also study the interaction between drugs and the body (pharmacology) and explore key analytical and bioanalytical techniques used in therapeutic drug monitoring, with the opportunity for hands-on practical experience in a range of specialist instrumentation and techniques.Typical entry point to this course is in January.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£13,690.00 (US$ 17,680) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Sighthill Campus

9 Sighthill Court,

Edinburgh,

City of Edinburgh,

EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£13,690.00 (US$ 17,680) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Sighthill Campus

9 Sighthill Court,

Edinburgh,

City of Edinburgh,

EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirement for Stage 1 of this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree with a background in subjects such as biomedical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutical or medicinal chemistry, microbiology and/or biotechnology at a 2:2 or above.

We may also consider other qualifications or experience which demonstrate through our recognition of prior learning process that you have appropriate knowledge and skills such as a degree-equivalent qualification in a relevant biomolecular discipline as per above, plus a minimum of two years relevant post-qualification work experience.

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