Pharmaceutical Analysis

    Pharmaceutical Analysis

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 27,837 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Pharmaceutical Analysis

    About

    Course summary

    • Combine taught modules with an extended research project in a professional lab.
    • Learn to obtain and interpret analytical information from a variety of products.
    • Apply good experimental design techniques and use statistical methods for data evaluation
    • Analyse and interpret data with industry-standard management systems.
    • Understand the background of drug design and development, and the wider industry.

    On this course, you'll learn the skills required of an analyst and become familiar with the principles of modern instrumental analytical techniques, methods and statistics. You'll study the practice and theory of the field, and consider the pharmaceutical industry in detail.

    Undertake an extended research project in industry-standard labs, with real research groups — gaining the knowledge and skills you need to become an analytical scientist.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.

    To be successful on this course, you must have relevant practical laboratory experience. Details of your laboratory experience must be specifically detailed in your personal statement and verified by one of your referees.

    If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

    Career

    Future careers

    This course prepares you for a career in

    • the pharmaceutical industry
    • academic or industrial research
    • quality assurance
    • analytical laboratories

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,837 / year

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    Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

    For international applicants the next deadline for postgraduate courses starting in September 2024 is 16 August 2024. 

    Other key dates for international applicants starting a postgraduate course in September 2024:

    • Deposit deadline – 6 September 2024
    • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) deadline – 11 September 2024 

    Applications for January 2025 postgraduate courses are now open to international applicants.

    Getting an offer

    If your application is successful, we will make one of two kinds of offer.

    • Unconditional: Your place is already confirmed, and you don't need to meet any conditions.
    • Conditional: You will need to meet certain conditions before we confirm your place.

    When your place is confirmed, you're all set to start your masters. We'll send you details about what happens when you start and what you need to do next.

    Other postgraduate courses

    We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses, including apprenticeships, research degrees and continuous professional development.

    Each of these course types has its own application process. You can find more information on the pages below.

    Pharmaceutical Analysis
    Sheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield Hallam University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Sheffield

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