MSc Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Masters

Program Overview

This MSc program in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing provides students with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Through a combination of coursework, practical sessions, and a research project, students develop expertise in drug substance and product manufacture, quality assurance, and project management. The program prepares graduates for careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, research institutions, and regulatory agencies.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students (20 credits)
• Principles of Pharmaceutics (20 credits)
• Process Analytical Technology & Quality by Design in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (20 credits)
• Semester 2:
• Drug Substance Manufacture: Industrial Crystallisation (20 credits)
• Drug Product Manufacture (20 credits)
• Pharmaceutical Project Management & Digital Design (20 credits)
• Research Project (MSc-only):
• 60 credits
• Students undertake a project and prepare a thesis for assessment.

Assessment:

• Written and practical examinations
• Submission of a thesis (MSc students only)

Teaching:

• Theory and applications are taught through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and web-based learning.
• Practical sessions provide experience with modern instrumental and state-of-the-art techniques.
• Specialized lectures from scientists from academia, industry, and public sector and partner organizations.

Careers:

• Chemical or pharmaceutical industry (research and development, production, and regulatory affairs)
• Academic and other research institutions
• Government agencies such as drug licensing authorities

Other:

• The course is aligned with the Continuous Manufacturing & Crystallisation (CMAC) center.
• It is supported by academic staff from across the University and was informed by CMAC's strategic industry partners such as AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, and Takeda.
• Graduates will be equipped with knowledge and experience in a range of different manufacturing and quality assurance approaches and technologies.

• Scotland: £10,800
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £10,800
• International: £27,500
Additional costs:
• Materials: Lab coat and safety goggles (cost not specified)