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Master of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- 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
| Campus | Pontypridd Campus (Treforest) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | USW 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.
Tuition is £17,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59.

