Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

About this course

Build your skills and knowledge within pharmaceutical research and manufacturing with a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Science.

This MSc Pharmaceutical Science course addresses the need for enhanced skills by employees within pharmaceutical research. The course provides in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory skills, preparing you for work across multiple industries, including drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. You'll also be well-placed for product development, manufacturing, and quality control.

The main component is a major research project that runs throughout the academic year. This gives you the opportunity to work with modern research equipment and carry out unique research. The project work helps you develop enhance practical skills, analytical thinking, time management, communication skills and independence. The combined knowledge and experience in specialist areas will prepare you to support the future developments in pharmaceutical and related sciences.

What you should know about this course

  • Accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Science

  • The course is taught by lecturers with extensive industrial experience

  • You’ll benefit from exposure to world-class research and facilities that are designed to meet the current needs of the pharmaceutical industry

  • This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Chatham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Chatham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Chatham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology