Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Science, Greenwich's MSc Pharmaceutical Science course addresses the need for enhanced skills by employees within pharmaceutical research. It provides in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory skills, preparing students for work across multiple industries, including drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. Students will also be well-placed for product development, manufacturing, and quality control.

The main component of the programme is a major research project that runs throughout the academic year. This gives students the opportunity to work with modern research equipment and carry out unique research. This project work helps them develop enhance practical skills, analytical thinking, time management, communication skills and independence. The combined knowledge and experience in specialist areas will prepare students to support the future developments in pharmaceutical and related sciences.

The programme team and other contributors to the course are globally recognised specialists in their fields. Colleagues from industry (e.g. Pfizer, GSK, Novo Nordisk, Merck/Proctor & Gamble) deliver guest lectures each year as well as industry-relevant teaching sessions and seminars.

This course is taught by lectures, seminars, workshops and lab-based exercises, with the use of practical case studies. Students will gain teamwork experience to simulate an industrial setting as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities which are important for modern pharmaceutical practice. The Pharmaceutical Science MSc programme is designed to give students the space for exploratory and independent study. They'll work towards individual and group assignments and undertake the preparation or follow-up work associated with lectures, seminars, integrative assignments and laboratory classes.

The University also encourages students to take advantage of a range of related extra-curricular opportunities available within the university and elsewhere. Pharmaceutical science graduates can pursue careers in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry, or industries manufacturing other healthcare products.