IELTs 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in chemistry related subject including forensic science, pharmacology and pharmacy
Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered
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Develop your knowledge of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science by studying the complexities of organic synthesis, synthesis of biologically important molecules and NMR spectra.
This accredited Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science postgraduate degree covers a diverse range of materials, pharmaceutical and medicinal research and includes a substantial research led project. You will also study current topics which include synthetic strategies involved in drug synthesis, disease state and the role of chemotherapeutics and synthesis of drug-like molecules.
You will study under a Chemistry team comprised of academic and support staff that are subject experts in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. Scientists from AstraZeneca and Vectura deliver some of your module content and how it is relevant to their work place. Other guest lecturers from different companies and universities also present their research to you.
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Modules
Organic Synthesis and Characterisation of Biologically Active Compounds (20 cp)
Computational Chemistry and Drug Design (20 cp)
Analytical Toxicology (20 cp)
Research Methods and Independent Study (20 cp)
Research Project (120 cp)
The pharmaceutical and chemical industry is a well-established market growing globally. There is a steady increase in international employment opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry.
Recent graduates have found positions as engineers, analytical chemists and researchers for employers like BAM Nuttall Ltd and Micromix Plant Health Ltd. Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of job markets including:
pharmaceuticals
petrochemicals
polymers
food and drinks
liquid crystals
advance materials engineering
defence
teaching
finance and sales
Many graduates choose to undertake further study and this course provides a good basis for progressing onto a PhD.
This Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science Masters course does not currently offer placements.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
