Course summary
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. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Assessment method
Please see our website www.uea.ac.uk for further information
Entry requirements
Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent in Pharmacology, Chemistry or related subject
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | minimum 5.5 in all components |
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): Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
UEA Admissions Policy for English Language Qualifications
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £15050 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £15050 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £15050 | Whole course |
| Wales | £15050 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £15050 | Whole course |
| International | £30650 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ