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

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Garthdee

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

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Garthdee

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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Our Master’s course in Pharmaceutical Science 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 ...Read more

Our Master’s course in Pharmaceutical Science 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.

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87th
What students say
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Student Reviewer
02 Dec 22

My best experience would be personal support from tutors and the health and well-being team I haven’t really had any bad experiences..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 22

The support system the school has is one of my best aspects of my university experience. There’s easily accessible help for any struggle, whether with course material, career and..Read more

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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£9,860 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

£9,860 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

£18,130 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

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02 Dec 22
My best experience would be personal support from tutors and the health and well-being team I haven’t really had any bad experiences...
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11 Feb 22
The support system the school has is one of my best aspects of my university experience. There’s easily accessible help for any struggle, whether with course material, career and...
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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House, Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.6 miles away

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