Program Overview
This MSc in Pharmaceutical Engineering prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry. It emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals, with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical product and process design and optimization. Graduates are well-equipped for roles in process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, research and development, and regulatory affairs. The program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MSc program in Pharmaceutical Engineering has been designed to meet the demands of the global pharmaceutical industry. It focuses on the science and application of pharmaceutical products, oral drug delivery, medicine production, and new technologies used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes.
- To develop practical skills in the design, development, and optimization of pharmaceutical products and processes.
- To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
Program Description:
The program offers hands-on experience with high-value formulated products using an industrial-scale continuous powder processing plant (ConsiGm 25) located in the state-of-the-art teaching facility, The Diamond. This pilot plant serves as a cornerstone of the program, providing students with real-world experience. The program also covers particle technology, which is applicable to other sectors such as detergents, food products, catalysts, and fertilizers.
Outline:
Core Modules:
- Science of Formulated Products: This module introduces the engineering concepts of various particle processing systems, including powder flow, mixing, granulation, fluidized bed drying, and tableting. It also includes guest lectures from industry experts.
- Continuous Manufacturing Technology: PAT and Process Optimisation: This module covers recent advances in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) used in continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. It addresses PAT tool selection, data interpretation, process control, and optimization.
- Advanced Bioprocess Design Project: This module covers the design of whole biomanufacturing processes for the production of biotherapeutic proteins. It includes a taught component on process design principles and practice, as well as assistance during the design process. It covers fermentation, extraction technologies, purification operations, and associated topics like process engineering, analytical technologies, automation, quality by design, and regulatory issues.
- Research Project: This module involves a research-based portfolio, allowing students to conduct research on an individual or group level. Students choose a research project that aligns with their interests and conduct unique and original research in that area. Projects can range from industrially-based problem solving to laboratory- or computational-based research and development.
Optional Modules:
- Particle Design and Processing: This module provides an introduction to particulate products, covering particle and powder characterization, particle property distributions, and production methods.
- Process Safety in the Chemical, Pharma and Fine Chemicals Industry: This module addresses process safety in the chemical, pharma, and fine chemical industry, examining chemical hazards and techniques for identifying hazards and reducing risk.
- Managing Innovation and Change in Engineering Contexts: This module introduces innovation management in manufacturing and service organizations, focusing on how organizations manage and exploit the commercial risks and opportunities inherent in innovation.
Teaching:
The program is taught by faculty members who have close relationships with major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and GSK. The department works closely with these companies, ensuring that the curriculum is relevant to industry needs.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are highly sought after in the global pharma market. They are well-equipped to work in various roles within the pharmaceutical industry, including:
- Process development
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Research and development
- Regulatory affairs
Other:
The program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council, partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Home (2024 annual fee) : £13,000 Overseas (2024 annual fee) : £29,700
