University of Westminster
University of Westminster

University of Westminster

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Pharmaceutical Science

Study detals

: Postgraduate : Msc : Full-time : 12 Month

Requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in biomedical sciences or a closely related discipline. Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team.

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. If part-time and intending to do your project in the workplace, an additional letter of support from your employer is required.

Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster.

Speciality

If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.

If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.

Additional information

Explore key contemporary issues at the forefront of industry, preparing you to lead the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists
Topics are taught by staff and guest speakers with experience of working in the pharmaceutical sector and relevant regulatory bodies
Tailor your studies to your career interests with our specialised option modules focusing on science communication, commercialisation and technology
Benefit from links with researchers in our Centre for Nutraceuticals and Centre for Optimal Health and learn from key academics within these centres
Develop your lab skills in our state-of-the-art labs including tissue culture facility and fermentation suite, demonstrating your ability to work to good laboratory practice (GLP) and good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements
Create, design and conduct an in-depth independent research project in a specialised area of pharmaceutical science and evaluate this research with appropriate justification or undertake a work-based learning project to evaluate an issue in practice
Gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art analytical equipment