Pharmaceutical Industrial Advanced Training (PIAT)
The University of ManchesterProgram Overview
The Pharmaceutical Industrial Advanced Training (PIAT) at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in Humanities over 60 months, delivered Online. 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 Pharmaceutical Industrial Advanced Training (PIAT) 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: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 1,750 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,750 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Industrial Advanced Training (PIAT) 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
- Quality Control Laboratory Testing (PIAT)
- Safety,Health and Environment (PIAT)
- Inhalation Dosage Forms (PIAT)
- Product Development Management (PIAT)
- Scientific and Medical Writing
- Solid Oral Dosage Forms (PIAT)
- Key Management Tools
- Controlled Release Dosage Forms (PIAT)
- Packaging (PIAT)
- Regulatory Affairs (PIAT)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To study for a PGDip or MSc, you should have a degree-level scientific qualification. If you do not already have the required qualifications to study for the PGDip, you can join the course when you have proved your ability by earning 4Â unit credits.
There are no special entry requirements if you want to study individual units.
The pharmaceutical industry pathway has some units that require advanced level knowledge of physical and organic chemistry, biology and mathematics. All units require some work and experience within the industry.
English languageMost international students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof from applicants from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found  here ).Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTSÂ - minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing
- TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,750 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,750 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,750 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,750 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester 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 The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 60 months
