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Master of Pharmaceutical and Analytical Science
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 2.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year master's for international students entering the pharmaceutical sector.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge of Pharmaceutical and Analytical Science
- Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
- And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.
Career outcomes
- Discovery or development scientist
- Research leadership
- Development or management roles in the pharmaceutical
- Healthcare and bioscience sectors
Curriculum
- Two years over stages with January entry
- Lasting 27 months. Modules include pharmaceutics (small and macromolecules)
- Analytical methods in drug development
- Drug design and chemotherapy
- Pharmacology and pharmaceutics
- Quality control and pharmaceutical analysis
- Professional practice 1 and 2
- Scientific communication and research skills.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree
- Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
- Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
- PTE Academic 18 reading
- Cambridge 20 speaking
- Oxford Test of English 17 writing
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
- Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
- There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
- 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
- 827 plus outstanding fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £13,690 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Sighthill Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Applied Sciences |
| Department | Department of Pharmaceutical and Analytical Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 135 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.25 years.
Tuition is £13,690 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening, PTE Academic 18 reading, Cambridge 20 speaking, Oxford Test of English 17 writing.