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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,700Per Year (Intl)
£13,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the PgDip Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Society’s need for pharmaceutical solutions to health problems ensures the demand for skilled individuals within this area remains high. Our MSc Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry is designed to meet the needs of industry and the UK science base by providing you with training in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, methods to identify potential drug targets and drug candidates, and methods to assess the biological activities of drug compounds. The programme will give you the opportunity to specialise in this fascinating and vitally important field that focuses... International tuition fees are £13,700 per year, home/UK fees are £13,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Drug Design and Synthesis
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
Medicinal Chemistry and Structure-Activity Relationships
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Characterisation
Drug Discovery and Target Identification
Bioavailability and Drug Delivery Systems
Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Science
Advanced Research Project in Medicinal Chemistry
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,700

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£13,700

Home Student Fee

£13,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Loughborough University

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