The course is designed with the aim of producing a new generation of potential global industry leaders with a broad, solutions-focused knowledge of the applied pharmaceutical sciences and who are able to participate in and manage global product development teams.

The course has three exit routes as listed below:

Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management – 180 credits at Level 7 to include the 60 credit Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management project.

Postgraduate Diploma (Pg Dip) in Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management - 120 credits at Level 7 to include all taught modules.

Postgraduate Certificate (Pg Cert) in Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management – 60 credits at Level 7 to include the module “Product Development and Management”.

Assessment

The course is assessed in a variety of methods to provide a fair and balanced evaluation of yours skills and knowledge. Whenever possible, we have chosen assessment types that best mimic what you would need to be able deliver when working within the industry. Formative assessments are offered where appropriate.

Our assessment types include:

• Portfolios
• Oral presentations
• Examinations
• Literature reviews
• Group presentations
• Essays
• Workshop assignments
• Individual viva voce
• Laboratory reports
• Project reports and notebooks

Careers

Our graduates will have the following as career pathways and options :

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Food industry
• Cosmetic industry
• Could go on to do a PHD or further study