MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences

The BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Ulster University offers an extensive education in the core pharmaceutical sciences and its applications, with a strong emphasis on pharmacology, product manufacturing, quality assurance and research methods. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the drug development process from discovery through to market. Course Content: This course includes study in a range of areas of the pharmaceutical sciences, with subjects such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacokinetics, Human Physiology, and Pharmaceutical Analysis. There is also a strong focus on developing practical laboratory skills, research techniques and professional competencies.Key Modules: Key areas of study include: Analysing Drugs and Medicines, Biopharmaceuticals and Advanced Drug Delivery, Comprehensive Medicinial Chemistry, Manufacture and Quality Assurance of Medicines, and Quality Management Systems in the Pharmaceutical Industry among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, which endorses rigorous academic standards, culminating in a qualification that is acknowledged and respected by potential employers around the world.Future Careers: Graduates from this program typically pursue careers in a range of rewarding areas including research and development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, management, sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical industries. Other career paths may include roles in hospital laboratories, public health laboratories, academic institutions and governmental agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.