Pharmaceutical Sciences
This programme is designed to provide an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of core areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing and research.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Degree - Masters at UK Level 7 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7 | Ulster University | ||
| Degree - Masters at UK Level 7 | Ulster University |
Duration
Full-Time (Coleraine)/Part-Time (Online).
Attendance
This is an on-campus course, with a 12-week research project at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ulster University, UK.
Entry Requirements
Standard entry conditions
We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.
A second class, second division (2:2, 2:ii) BSc Hons degree or higher in a science based course such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a course that has significant amount of chemistry and biology from a university of the United Kingdom or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard.
Careers / Further progression
Career options
This postgraduate programme is tailor-made to meet the demands of employers in the pharmaceutical industry sectors. It is suitable for those who wish to follow careers in pharmaceutical and related industries and also as academics in various universities to enhance and promote education in the pharmaceutical sciences area. As the proposed programme will have significant amounts of research elements, it is assumed that a number of postgraduate students from this programme may choose further postgraduate research studies such as a PhD.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024
Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").
The programme will provide an academically challenging and vocationally relevant education in pharmaceutical sciences, both theoretical and practical. You will learn to apply your knowledge, skills and technology for the benefit of the pharmaceutical and related industrial sectors.
You will receive an up-to-date understanding of core areas of pharmaceutical sciences including drug discovery, development, formulation and delivery, quality assurance and evaluation of drugs, analysis of medicines and medicinal natural products, and pharmaceutical instrumental methods. It will increase your awareness of ethical issues and scientific integrity in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Elective modules allow you to specialise in one of the core specialisms of pharmaceutical sciences. As an MSc student, you will learn to formulate hypotheses, design, conduct, analyse and report research.
This course is designed to meet the demands of employers and is also suitable for academics who wish to enhance education in this area.
For further course details please see "Course Web Page".
Year one
Research Methodologies
Research Project
Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis
Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology
Year two
Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery
Contacts
Support with admissions and entry requirements UK & ROI
admissions@ulster.ac.uk
Support with admissions and entry requirements International
global@ulster.ac.uk
Support with course information
Dr Heather Coleman
+44 (0)28 7012 3409
h.coleman@ulster.ac.uk