MSc Pharmaceutical Formulation and Entrepreneurship

The MSc Pharmaceutical Formulation and Entrepreneurship offered by University College London (UCL) is a unique, year-long program that combines applied pharmaceutical sciences with business management to create an advanced, comprehensive curriculum designed for students interested in the global pharmaceutical industry.Course Content: This program consists of taught modules, which include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and lab work, and a research project. With a significant focus on practical skills and hands-on experience, the course content includes modules such as preformulation, drug delivery and clinical trials, along with entrepreneurship, strategy and venture creation, cardiovascular, respiratory and alimentary systems, among others. It gives the students an in-depth understanding of the different aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery to commercialisation, and also covers the general management topics such as leadership, strategy and marketing.Key Modules: The programme's modules include Advanced Topics for Pharmaceutical Sciences Research, Drug Delivery and Clinical Trials, Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice, Strategic Management, Preformulation, Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development, and Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems.Accreditations: There are no specific accreditations mentioned for this specific course.Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Pharmaceutical Formulation and Entrepreneurship will be well-equipped for a range of roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including formulation scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, and product development managers. Some may even start their own enterprises. Graduates have found employment at pharmaceutical and biotech companies, at consultancies, or have gone on to further postgraduate research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page