About Pharmaceutical Management MBA in Middlesex University

The MBA Pharmaceutical Management is designed for experienced professionals already working in the pharmaceutical industry or related sectors. It has been designed to equip you with essential management skills and theory with a specialist pharma focus on the key industries and challenges. The course will give you, as an industry specialist, the opportunity to apply management theory and concepts to your sector across a range of different subject areas. You will develop your knowledge and competences to set yourself apart in this dynamic and competitive sector.

Why study the MBA Pharmaceutical Management at Middlesex University?

This programme provides all the advantages of a traditional MBA for those looking to leverage their knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical industry. The programme is a joint operation between Informa (Knect 365 Learning) and Middlesex University Business School.

Through our collaboration, we have created a programme which brings together academic knowledge and practice in a unique way, drawing on our faculty as well as the experience of those engaged in practice. Your learning experience is enhanced with many of our tutors experienced practitioners and consultants in the sector themselves.

What will you study on MBA Pharmaceutical Management?

The programme will equip both established and future industry leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to manage themselves as well as their operation successfully. The course consists of six modules plus a Business Transformation Project
of 60 credits, delivered over two years. Topics covered include:

• Pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• Commercial development
• Strategy in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
• Pharmaceuticals in the wider healthcare market
• Risk management
• Formulating business strategy
• Human resource management
• Financial investment and analysis

What will you gain?

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have enhanced and extended your previous experience in business and management and be able to apply existing and newly-acquired knowledge and experience to complex business issues. You will be prepared for leadership and transformational roles in business and have improved your strategic thinking and innovation skills. You will have developed an advanced knowledge of your organisation, its management and the environment in which it operates and apply this to the global pharmaceutical industry and related fields. You will have also gained higher levels of self-confidence and
awareness of your unique strengths and abilities.

We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification:

• A second class honours degree or above. We will also accept a graduate level professional qualification that has been approved as being of comparable standard
• You must have a minimum of two years' managerial or professional experience in a full-time position.

Alternatively, if you do not hold an honours degree you will be required to demonstrate more extensive and successful managerial experience (managerial responsibility for people and/or functions and/or technical expertise). 

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Middlesex University International Student Admissions

Middlesex University accepts students from all around the world and currently has over 160 international partnerships.

Application fee: 40 GBP

Academic Documents:

• Transcripts and certificates of all the educational institutions previously attended by the applicant.
• References
• CV or Resume
• Personal statement
• Language proficiency test scores
• Interviews, portfolio and auditions might also be required for some courses.

The transcripts must be either copy of the original documents on letter headed paper or with a stamp from the academic institution. Applicants must provide their permanent details like post address or email address. If applicants are looking for a research degree, they must also include a research proposal along with their application. This must outline their research plans and highlight which is of research interests them.

English Proficiency Test Score Required for International Students

The applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit one of the following test scores to Middlesex University. The minimum test scores required for both UG and PF courses are as follows:

Visa Process for International Students

• All international applicants need to have the Tier 4 visa clearance for six months.
• Applicant must be at least 16 years old in order to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
• Financial and documentation requirements need to be fulfilled by the applicant.
• Passports, travel documentation and a tuberculosis test result are required when applying for Tier 4 visa.
• A minimum of 40 points are required for Tier 4.
• Out of these 40 points, 30 points are for a valid CAS from a Tier 4 sponsor, which will be Middlesex University.
• 10 points are for financial means for college tuition, living costs and application fee.
• A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is sent to the applicant when he/she is admitted at the university.
• This CAS contains a reference number that must be stated on the visa application form.
• The validity of the visa depends upon the duration of the course taken by the applicant.