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Kingston University: Pharmaceutical Science

Institution Kingston University View institution profile
Department Pharmacy and Chemistry
Web www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk
Telephone 02033089932
Study type Taught

Summary

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 clinical pharmacy (e.g. pharmacovigilance, clinical trial and medicines regulations).

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.

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Overview

Our new Town House Strategy will transform our students’ education. It will create a culture of high performance  

that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising. 

Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and give you the opportunity to engage with industry experts. You will be taught by lecturers working as professionals in their field of expertise, including many who conduct world-leading research and have received prestigious awards. Many of our postgraduate courses offer a work placement, allowing you to gain essential experience relevant to your studies. 

Above all, alongside our teaching and research credentials, we are known …

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