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Master of Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems

London Metropolitan University

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

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London Metropolitan University campus

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

  • Pharmaceutical formulation and manufacture
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Drug safety
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Exploratory research

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme
  • Modules listed for 2026/27. Core modules: Advanced Laboratory Techniques and Statistical Analysis
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Drug Discovery Technology
  • Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology and Controls
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis. Also listed: Advanced Drug Formulation Technologies
  • Bioinformatics and Molecular Modelling.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • a lower second (2.2) UK first degree in an appropriate subject (pharmaceutical science
  • Chemistry or related); Applications from graduates in related subjects such as pharmacology and biochemistry will be considered on an individual basis. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be accepted

Accepted academic background

Lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree or equivalent, Usually in any subject (some courses need a related subject); Applicants with relevant experience may be considered; India: bachelor's degree with minimum 50% overall

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 70
  • PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 21
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • Completed application materials
  • Curriculum vitae
  • And personal statement or statement of purpose.

How to apply

  1. Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£20,000 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£4,000 GBP

Program details

CampusHolloway
Faculty or schoolSchool of Human Sciences
DepartmentScience and Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60,180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInternational Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    23 Nov 2026

    9 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.