Course summary

Valued at $402 billion in 2020, innovation continues to drive the pharma market with a growing demand for hybrid scientists/leaders who can effectively manage new product development, and teams, across the pharmaceutical and associated industries. Responding to this need, Keele's innovative, multidisciplinary MSc integrates business management knowledge with a broad science curriculum that covers pharmaceutical development, regulatory frameworks and quality control. It develops the much sought-after skills to help companies capitalise on scientific breakthroughs across the entire product life cycle, from development to pre and post-market launch, bringing your transition into the industry one step closer. Why study this course?

• Multidisciplinary course innovatively blends scientific and business management knowledge to meet growing demand for both skillsets within the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.

• Keele is ranked top 20 in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Complete University Guide 2022).

• High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community and state-of-the-art, purpose-built laboratory facilities.

• Strong emphasis on employability, skills and knowledge, you'll gain hands-on experience working with laboratory instruments used by the pharmaceutical industry.

• Current teaching team benefits from extensive experience within the pharmaceutical industry here in the UK and overseas for companies including Unilver, Novo Nordkisk and AstraZeneca.