Kingston University · Full-time
Pharmaceutical Science with Management Studies
Reasons to choose Kingston - Specialised topics, such as pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance, are taught by staff who have experience of working within the relevant regulatory bodies. - Guest speakers from the pharmaceutical sector share th…
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Pharmacy and Chemistry · Business and management
Reasons to choose Kingston - Specialised topics, such as pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance, are taught by staff who have experience of working within the relevant regulatory bodies. - Guest speakers from the pharmaceutical sector share their industry perspectives of drug development. - The Management Studies pathway will place your scientific knowledge in a vocational context, which is ideal if you aspire to management roles. About this course This course explores current trends in chemical, biological and biotechnological therapeutics and examines the latest technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. You will gain an understanding of processes used in clinical trials and in the development, manufacture and regulation of medicines. Through an independent research project, you will study an area of interest in depth. Examples of projects include medicinal chemistry (e.g. synthesis of anti-cancer compounds and natural products), pharmaceutical technology (e.g. optimisation of tablet manufacture and formulation), and drug delivery (e.g. smart polymer-based nanoparticles and extravascular peptide delivery). Example modules - Design, Discovery and Development of Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical and Analytical Technology - Manufacture and Clinical Trials of Medicines For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Graduates have achieved success in areas such as: drug manufacturing and pharmaceutical technology; drug formulation and analysis; clinical trials; pharmacovigilance; regulatory affairs; management; and PhD studies.
Getting in
As the university states it
A 2:2 or above honours degree in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, biological science or biomedical science. Other chemistry or medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants will be expected to pass all mathematics modules within their first degree and should demonstrate sufficient competency in biology and chemistry. Applicants with alternative qualifications will also need appropriate experience (in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry or a regulatory body, for example). Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.
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