Course summary
A Master's by Research (MSc) allows you to undertake a one year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme. Research Master's students choose a specific project to work on and have a greater degree of independence in their work than is the case with a taught Master’s course. You’ll be expected to work to an approved programme which you will develop in conjunction with your supervisor within the first few months of starting your studies. Whilst undertaking the research project you will also have the opportunity to develop your research skills by taking part in training courses and events. At the end of the project you write up your findings in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words, which will then be examined. On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD). You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members. The research supervisor will advise and support you on your project.
Modules
There are several research topics available for this degree. See below examples of research areas including an outline of the topics, the supervisor, funding information and eligibility criteria:
- Design of novel mucosal drug delivery formulations
- Identification of MS biomarkers
- Novel formulation approaches to improve delivery and efficacy of drugs
- Novel formulation approaches to improve delivery and efficacy of drugs
- Particle engineering and solubility enhancements of pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical application of Biopolymers
- Pharmaceutical applications of clays
- Repurposing drugs for the treatment of inflammatory conditions
- UV imaging in Pharmaceuticals
- Ungunal/Transungual drug delivery
- Pharmaceutics
- Material Sciences
- Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirements for enrolment on a MSc by Research is an upper second honours degree (2.1) from a UK university or a qualification of an equivalent standard, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £2420 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2420 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2420 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2420 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £2420 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £2420 | Year 1 |
EU | £8500 | Year 1 |
International | £8500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH