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Master of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of South Wales

  • Pontypridd, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A graduate programme building quantitative skills for pharmaceutical and health science work.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Evaluate topics including 30 credits: 15 core (biol 605. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Environmental and biotechnology sectors

Curriculum

  • 30 credits: 15 core (BIOL 605
  • CHEM 605
  • 673
  • 714
  • 777) and 15 technical electives
  • Independent research may replace some electives. A Professional Science Master's option in Cell and Gene Therapy Sciences adds professional courses and a practicum or project capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 2:2 BSc (Hons) degree in either Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science or a degree which includes chemistry. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
  • see USW country pages
  • Grade/entry criteria: UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent for the sample course (MSc Data Science
  • snapshot 2025-09-16)
  • India page: 60% (3-year degree) / 55% (4-5-year degree) or CGPA 6.0/5.8 of 10
  • varies by course.

Accepted academic background

Relevant bachelor degree (2:2 honours or international equivalent); relevant industry experience may be considered; some courses set own subject requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
  2. academic transcripts
  3. English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
  4. portfolio
  5. or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,900 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPontypridd Campus (Treforest)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteUSW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.