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Master of Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems
London Metropolitan University
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- 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
| Campus | Holloway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Human Sciences |
| Department | Science and Environment |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International 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 leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 70, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 21, Duolingo 105.

