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Pharmacy at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- January 2027
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Why you should choose us
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UEA is ranked top 20 in the UK for Research QualityCourse Overview
Our dynamic MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences course builds upon the internationally recognised research excellence of both UEA and the Norwich Research Park. Here, you’ll benefit from world-leading expertise in pharmaceutics, analytical chemistry, advanced structural and characterisation technologies, and drug discovery.
You’ll gain in-demand scientific and research skills across key areas of the discipline, including formulation, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical materials, drug design, and pharmaceutical analysis.
Throughout your studies, you’ll also develop essential professional skills such as independent learning, critical analysis, scientific writing, and advanced problem-solving, which are all highly valued by employers and research institutions.
Your learning will combine lectures, tutorials, case studies, and seminars with extensive hands-on laboratory experience. A major highlight of the course is your individual research project, where you’ll work closely with a dedicated supervisor and collaborate with leading researchers who are driving life-changing advancements in drug discovery and development.
By the end of the programme, you’ll graduate with exceptional scientific and experimental capabilities suited to PhD research, as well as versatile, industry-ready skills for R&D, project management, and a wide range of scientific careers.
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Study and Modules
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Employability
After the Course
After the course, you'll be well placed to join the important work taking place in the growing fields of pharmaceutical industry and R&D. Through a career in academic research, the pharmaceutical industry, or the NHS, you’ll be able to make a real and fundamental difference to the future of disease and health.
Many of our students go on to PhD study to further their academic development and research interests.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Pharmaceutical Research
- R&D in an industrial company
- Academia
- Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs
- Science Communication
Discover more on our Career pages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Pharmacology, Chemistry (organic or medicinal), pharmacy or related subjects (including Biochemistry and Biomedical Science)
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in January each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Pharmacology, Chemistry (organic or medicinal), pharmacy or related subjects (including Biochemistry and Biomedical Science)
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, our UEA International Study Centre offers a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £15,050
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International Students: £30,650
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.