This course enables you to gain a recognised qualification that will further your career in the pharmaceutical industry or public services, while also providing an excellent foundation for a further research degree. You will gain a strong background in the theory of analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical science and how to apply them to complex problems in an industrially relevant context. You can choose to combine your studies with training in the fundamentals of management theory.
The Pharmaceutical Analysis MSc (ie not including Management Studies) provides exemption from Part A of the Mastership in Chemical Analysis, which is the statutory qualification for a public analyst.
What will you study?
You will gain key skills in the specialised area of pharmaceutical analysis, including good measurement and scientific practice, evaluation interpretation of data, and other professional and organisational skills. In addition to studying core analytical techniques and their applications, you will be introduced to various pharmaceutical technologies, for example, formulations and topics such as clinical pharmacokinetics.
You may be offered a placement within industry (depending on your results and project availability) where you will carry out your independent research project.
The Management Studies option enables you to explore the fundamentals of management theory within the commercial and public sectors.
Find out more about the teaching on this course by watching a video of James Barker, reader in analytical science:
Academic qualification equivalents
A bachelor degree with related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of university | Public research university |
Location | Penrhyn Rd, Kingston, UK |
Housing capacity | 2,005 rooms |
Financial aid | Scholarships, bursaries, loans. |
Mode of application | Online |
Courses offered | UG, PG, short courses |
The estimated cost of living in Kingston, England, is displayed in the table below. Under the British National Health Service, students who have been enrolled in a full-time programme for more than six months are eligible for free medical care.
Item | Amount per month (GBP) |
---|---|
Tuition (per annum) | 15,300-23,500 |
Accommodation | 536-1,320 |
Laundry | 20-30 |
Food | 180-350 |
Books and supplies | 40-50 |
Phone and internet | 20-45 |
Miscellaneous | 120-140 |
Total (excluding tuition) | 916-1935 |
While tuition fees are the grounding rock, there are other survival needs to be considered as well before you apply to a program which has been mentioned as follows:
Type of Expenditure | On-campus (8 months) | Off-campus (8 months) |
---|---|---|
Accommodation | 5,359 to 11,644 | 450 to 713 per month |
Food | Including in accommodation | 1,266 to 1,620 |
Books & Supplies | 825 to 2,681 | 825 to 2,681 |
Personal Computer | 375 to 825 | 375 to 825 |
Health Insurance | 468 | 468 |
Others | 1,725 | 1, 725 |
Total | 8,752 to 17,343 | 5,109 to 7,582 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 15,400
Total
£ 15,400