MSc Drug Delivery

The Drug Delivery MSc course offered by Aston University is a research-based program that develops the knowledge and research skills related to the aspects of drug delivery. This course aims to provide students with the intellectual and practical skills required for the investigation of modern formulation development strategies.Course Content: The course as a whole focuses primarily on three aspects - understanding the basic principles of pharmaceutical science that underly the formulation and therapeutic use of medicines, characterization of physical and chemical properties of drugs, critical awareness of the physicochemical problems associated with formulating drugs into dosage forms, and the processes required for the production of medicines. Key Modules: The various modules students will explore during the academic year include Core Techniques and Employability, Advanced Drug Delivery, and Pharmaceutical Technology.Accreditations: Although specific accreditations are not apparent, the university itself is highly acclaimed and a member of the prestigious British Universities.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the course, career avenues include working as formulation scientists or researchers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or health services, in various departments including research and development or regulatory affairs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.