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Master of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations

University of Sunderland

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

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University of Sunderland campus

About the program

One-year master for research and development in pharmaceutical formulation.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations
  • analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • PhD study
  • pharmaceutical industries
  • hospitals
  • research institutions

Curriculum

  • One-year master (180 credits). Specialist knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery for research and development roles
  • supported by long-standing links with GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer research projects.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • We invite applications from holders of
  • or those who hope to be awarded
  • at least a second class honours degree in a relevant subject such as pharmacy
  • chemistry
  • pharmaceutical sciences
  • biochemistry
  • pharmacology
  • or a related discipline. We also accept equivalent qualifications from other countries
  • Grade/entry criteria: Typically an honours degree 2:2 or above (e.g. MSc Computing) or equivalent
  • varies by course
  • some accept relevant work experience.

Accepted academic background

Qualification equivalent to a UK honours degree; relevant professional experience required for some courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificate
  • Academic Transcripts

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£18,000 - £19,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunderland campus
Faculty or schoolPharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences
DepartmentPharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.