MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering

The Pharmaceutical Engineering MSc at the University of Sheffield is a one-year, full-time course designed for students with a background in chemical engineering or similar disciplines. This program equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in drug formulation and delivery. It provides an understanding of the processing involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical solids, semi-solids, and dispersions, addressing key challenges in the pharmaceutical industry.Course Content: The course covers critical concepts, including biological sciences, pharmaceutical form and function, advanced drug delivery and biomedical analysis. Also, students will undertake a significant research project in a relevant field. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in the program are Advanced Drug Delivery, The Science Behind Medicines, Biopharmaceuticals & Gene Therapy, and Pharmaceutical Engineering Praxis Lab.Accreditations: The university is accredited by the Russel Group, which is a collection of 24 public research universities. However, specific accreditation for the Pharmaceutical Engineering MSc is not mentioned.Future Careers: Graduates from this course could find potential employment in the pharmaceutical industry, in roles focusing on manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, product formation, and process scale-up. They could also pursue positions in technical, commercial, and regulatory roles within the pharmaceutical industry or progress to PhD studies for a career in academic or industrial research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.