About the course

Pharmaceutical science focuses on formulation strategies for current and future drug therapies and medicinal products. Encompassing a range of scientific disciplines such as chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and physiology, this specialist area of study is crucial for the safe and effective design, development, production and regulation of medicines.

　　The Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc at Aston University is designed to prepare you for an academic or industrial career in the pharmaceutics or pharmacology arena, an area in considerable demand in response to the continued increase in the development of highly complex and sensitive drug molecules. 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: GB£20,100

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Birmingham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Aston University

We welcome applications from candidates interested in our course who have the skills and capability to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation.

　　Applicants must possess a good honours degree (minimum lower 2nd class) from a recognised university in one of the following subjects (or a related field):

　　Pharmacy

　　Pharmaceutical Science

　　Pharmacology

　　Physiology

　　Physical Science

　　Biochemistry

　　Biotechnology

　　Chemistry

　　Chemical Engineering

　　Genetics

　　Materials Science

　　Medicine.

　　Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students’ undergraduate degree was studied in an English speaking country

　　IELTS (Academic):- 6.5 overall (Minimum 6.0 in each components)

　　TOEFL IBT:- 93 overall with 18 in reading , 23 in Writing, 19 in Listening and speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 93.0

　　

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 Aston University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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