Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates will have knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to pursue diverse careers in pharmaceutical research and development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, academia, or healthcare.

Career opportunities

• On this course, you’ll be immersed in the development of world-class medicine, benefiting from hands-on learning in dedicated laboratory facilities. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the developments and challenges of the global pharmaceutical industry.Employability is at the core of this program. At the University of Surrey , you’ll develop specialist theoretical knowledge and exceptional laboratory skills that will prepare you for a successful career in industry or further study.The program prepares you to become a highly effective practitioner in areas at the forefront of pharmaceutical knowledge. We’ll support you to develop a breadth of knowledge of the pharmaceuticals process, and its application to industry. Through problem-based learning, you’ll develop an ability to work in multiple settings and have the independent thinking skills to respond to different challenges.On this course you will gain the knowledge and experience required to meet the needs of pharmaceutical companies, ranging from global leaders to small enterprises and contract laboratories.Graduates could go on to roles including formulation development, manufacturing, quality control of the major pharma industries and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as development of healthcare products and consumer goods in related industries and contract laboratories.

Courses include:

• Modern Pharmaceutical Technologies

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulations

• Drug Discovery and Medical Chemistry

• Pharmaceutical Analysis and QA/QC

• MSC Science Project