About the course

This programme is designed to provide an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of core areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing and research. The aim the of MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences programme is to provide an academically challenging and vocationally relevant education and training in pharmaceutical sciences, both theoretical and practical. Students will acquire an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the subject, and achieve learning outcomes that enable them to be able to appreciate and apply acquired knowledge, skills and technological understanding primarily for the benefit of the pharmaceutical and related industrial sectors in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.

　　This course is designed to provide an up-to-date knowledge and 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. The course increases the awareness of ethical issues and scientific integrity in the pharmaceutical sciences. It will provide you with the chance of specialisation in one of the core specialisms of pharmaceutical sciences through elective modules. As an MSc student you will learn how to formulate hypotheses, design and conduct a research project, analyse research data, and report results of research to peers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	County Londonderry
Autumn (September), 2025	County Londonderry

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ulster University

Required entry criteria leading to possible selection for interview:

　　(a) an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification, normally in visual arts / Fine Art, (or psychology, psychotherapy or allied therapeutic area, or a relevant professional qualification e.g. nursing, social work, medical, teaching etc.), or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through APEL.

　　(b) applicants should demonstrate a commitment to their ongoing art practice and feature connections to self awareness and personal insight. A portfolio of 6-10 artworks showcasing a variety of art media, techniques, and examples of personal process will be requested, if invited to interview.

　　(c) at least 1000 hours minimum work experience in a clinical / psychological helping capacity in a professionally relevant caring context (e.g. mental health, health/social care, residential social work, special education, counselling setting), or equivalent. Paid or voluntary work is acceptable.

　　(d) applicants must also be able to satisfy the panel at interview that they and their work is of a standard that will allow them to deal with the intellectual, material and emotional rigours of the course. This involves demonstrating capacities consistent with training to become a therapist, including: self-awareness, psychological mindedness, emotional resilience, robustness, and the capacity to be self-reflective and to form and maintain appropriate empathic relationships with clients. This is assessed in a combination of ways: health related questions, searching questions at interview.

　　(e) all applicants must have a good command of English. (see English language requirement section)

　　Desired criteria may also be taken into account if applications exceed places.

　　All successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced Access NI security check.

　　Applicants will be required to submit references from two Referees relating to their: 1) academic work & 2) professional work.

　　The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5.

　　Toefl Ibt - 100 with a minimum: L – 22, R – 24, S – 25, W– 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Ulster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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