Program Overview
The Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ulster University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 14,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coleraine, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 Assurance and Instrumental Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems
- Research Methodologies
- Research Project
- Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery
- Analysis of Medicines and Medicinal Natural Products
- Advanced Novel Targeting agents in Cancer
- Advanced pharmaceutical nanotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Sterile Product Manufacturing
- Quality Management Systems, Regulatory Affairs and The Role & Duties of a Qualified Person
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree in subjects such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences or in a course that has significant amounts of chemistry and biology from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard.
- The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ulster University 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 Ulster
University of Ulster
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Ulster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months