Advanced Drug Delivery

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,900 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Advanced Drug Delivery

About

Study with us

develop an understanding of the biology of specific targets for drug-based intervention

learn about and apply the principles of design and formulation of drug dosage systems

gain specialist research skills and practical experience

Why this course?

The MSc Advanced Drug Delivery will provide you with specialist research training and skills. The global drug delivery sector is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, driven by new technologies and improved product features. On this course you'll gain the transferable skills to meet this market need.

The course is for graduates seeking practical experience in the design and development of drug delivery systems.

When you graduate from this course you'll be able to:

carry out independent work of a publishable standard
gain skills suitable for a career in the pharmaceutical industry
continue your research career into a PhD programme

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements	Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree, or international equivalent, in a biological or chemical discipline.
English language requirements	You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details. As a university, we now accept many more English language tests other than IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests here.

Academic requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree, or international equivalent, in a biological or chemical discipline.

English language requirements

You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).

We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details.

As a university, we now accept many more English language tests other than IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests here.

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Program Requirements

You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).

We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details.

Career

Careers

The MSc in Advanced Drug Delivery is designed for those wishing to pursue careers in the following sectors:

healthcare
academia (research and teaching)
scientific research
pharmaceutical and biotech industry

Career paths

This course provides the background training for a career in/as:

Formulation scientist
Process Development Scientist
Research and Development Scientist
pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
laboratory technical support
medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
charity funding support
medical writing, patent and ethics destinations
academia (research and teaching) – following a further PhD route

Our graduates

Graduates from Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences have taken up roles as deans, professoriate and senior academics in universities and research institutes globally. Previous graduates also follow a career in clinical research in the health care sector. They are directly involved in clinical trials, screening and biomedical laboratory science.

Our close links and funding with industry enables graduates to develop industry networks and move on to industry academic research projects. This can lead to eventual employment in the pharmaceutical, medical devices and big data sectors.

Potential salaries

Prospects provides a guide for entry salaries for potential career paths. These are outlined in the table below*.

Job title	Starting salary
Product/process development scientist	£22,000 to £30,000
Research scientist (life sciences)	£25,000 to £40,000
Clinical research associate	£26,000 to £34,000
Medical sales representative	£19,000 to £24,000

*Last accessed January 2023

Fee Information

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,900

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