Industrial Pharmaceutics
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)Program Overview
The Industrial Pharmaceutics at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Industrial Pharmaceutics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial Pharmaceutics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Practical Techniques in Industrial/Medicinal Chemistry
- Research Skills
- Applied Biopharmaceutics
- Advanced Drug Delivery
- Practical Techniques in Industrial/Medicinal Chemistry
- Research Project
- Research Skills
- Applied Biopharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Formulation Development
- Pharmaceutical Regulation, Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students must hold one of the following:
- Recent honours degree (Minimum 2:2 UK-equivalent) in the fields of physical sciences, biosciences or pharmacy (or overseas equivalent).
- International students should have an English language qualification: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 600 (paper) and 250 (CBE) with TWE 4.
- A qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above.
Those applicants seeking entry with appropriate experiences will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview.
Students must also be able to demonstrate a satisfactory command of the English language.
Applicants with industrial experience are also welcome. Please contact the Course Leader if you would like to discuss your suitability for the course.
Admission with Advanced Standing: students may be able to claim exemption from individual modules where they can demonstrate an appropriate level of prior qualification or experience. This will not normally be more than two modules. Applications for accreditation of prior learning, whether experiential or certified, will be considered on an individual basis and applicants should initially make arrangements to discuss their case with the Course Leader at the time of application.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
