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PostgraduateMSc

Pharmaceutical Science

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£18,760Per Year (Intl)
£9,860Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MSc Pharmaceutical Science at Robert Gordon University. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This one-year Master’s course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of Pharmaceutical Science. Jobs in this sector tend to require a broad skill set of chemistry, drug delivery and biomedical science. This course is distinct from others, taught in our modern, well-equipped pharmaceutical laboratories, it offers a broad curriculum essential for the pharmaceutical scientist in the current and future job market. International tuition fees are £18,760 per year, home/UK fees are £9,860 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced pharmaceutical analysis and quality control
Drug dosage form and design
Pharmacology for drug design
Advances in pharmaceutical science and drug discovery and design
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementMode of Study On Campus Mode of Attendance Full Time Start Date September Course Length 12 months What You Will Study Teaching & Assessment Placements & Jobs Entry Requirements Fees & Funding The course covers an array of subjects essential for a career in pharmaceutical science. Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant science subject area. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,760

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£18,760

Home Student Fee

£9,860

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

77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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£3,000scholarship value
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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Pharmaceutical Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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