Pharmaceutical Science PGCert/PGDip/MSc
Robert Gordon University
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MSc - Master of Science

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SEP-25

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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Robert Gordon University

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SEP-25

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12 months

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The Master’s course in Pharmaceutical Science from Robert Gordon University is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding and offers a broad curriculum essential for a pharmaceutical scientist in the current and future job market. Jobs in this sector tend to require a broad skill set of chemistry, drug delivery and biomedical science.The course is distinct from others, taught in our modern, well-equipped pharmaceutical laboratories. Modules include advanced pharmaceutical analysis ...Read more

The Master’s course in Pharmaceutical Science from Robert Gordon University is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding and offers a broad curriculum essential for a pharmaceutical scientist in the current and future job market. Jobs in this sector tend to require a broad skill set of chemistry, drug delivery and biomedical science.

The course is distinct from others, taught in our modern, well-equipped pharmaceutical laboratories. Modules include advanced pharmaceutical analysis and quality control; drug dosage form and design; pharmacology for drug design; advances in pharmaceutical science and drug discovery and design. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Modules

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Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant science subject area. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,570 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£9,570 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£9,570 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£17,600 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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Uni info

Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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