Course summary
The Drug Delivery MSc at Aston University provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire drug development process, from concept through to market launch. You will gain the specialist knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in both academic and industrial settings, preparing you for an exciting and rewarding career in the pharmaceutics and drug delivery sector. How you will learn Your teaching style is modern and innovative, with a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. This enables you to apply your skills as you progress through your course, marrying your learning with practical examples, all designed to prepare you for the world of work. You will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, practical sessions in the laboratory, tutorials, seminars, group work, and a research project - likely to be a laboratory-based project where you will collect and analyse your own data. What you will learn You will gain expertise in the latest advancements in drug delivery and targeting, strategies for overcoming drug and biological barriers, as well as learn biopharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic, and physicochemical principles crucial for designing drug dosage systems. Additionally, you'll delve into the biology of specific drug targets, molecular modeling for rational drug design, and relevant laboratory techniques. Furthermore, you'll gain insights into regulatory procedures and laboratory processes essential for analyzing pharmaceutical drug delivery products, enabling you to conduct independent work of publishable standard. Facilities You'll have access to a wide range of specialist facilities and resources designed to support both your learning and research, including modern lecture theatres and classrooms equipped with the latest audio-visual technology. You will also benefit from newly refurbished laboratories, fitted with advanced pharmaceutical and analytical instruments for hands-on “wet” practicals. Our established Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) provides seamless access to teaching materials, course organisation tools, and communications, while the university’s library offers both hard-copy and electronic access to scientific publications, journals, and extensive research databases.
Assessment method
Assessment on the Drug Delivery MSc at Aston University is designed to test both your academic knowledge and practical skills. You will be evaluated through a combination of coursework, examinations, laboratory work, and oral and written presentations. Your research project module will be assessed via a detailed project report and an oral defence of a poster presentation, giving you experience of real-world research dissemination. This master’s is worth 180 credits, with each credit representing around 10 hours of learning. These hours include a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory sessions, online learning, independent study, reading, reflection on assignment feedback, and practical activities such as fieldwork or work placements.
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
We welcome applications from candidates interested in our course who have the skills and capability to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation. All applicants require: Lower second class honours degree (2:2) or higher (or international equivalent) from a recognised university in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
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Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET