MSc/PGDip/PGCert Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

The increasing need for innovative pharmaceutical treatments has created a growing demand for qualified chemists skilled in drug development and analysis. Our sought-after pharmaceutical science degree, tailored for chemistry graduates and those from related fields, prepares students for rewarding careers in this vital industry.
This course provides comprehensive training in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry, directly benefiting both industry and the UK's scientific community.

Students will complete core modules covering separation techniques, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, spectroscopy, structural analysis, and research methodologies. The curriculum also offers customizable options including mass spectrometry, drug targeting, pharmaceutical design and synthesis, sensor technology, and advancements in analytical science and medicinal chemistry.

These studies foster multidisciplinary expertise while strengthening fundamental pharmaceutical knowledge and developing crucial research and professional capabilities.

A significant 60-credit research project forms a key component, providing hands-on experience in conducting research or development initiatives following contemporary industry standards.

Learning is further enriched by state-of-the-art STEM laboratory facilities and equipment, complemented by the expert guidance of our faculty members.

Students gain practical experience with advanced scientific instruments such as:

400 MHz, 500 MHz, solid-state and benchtop NMR spectrometers
X-ray diffractometers for single crystal and powder analysis
High-precision inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometers
GC-MS and linear ion trap LC-mass spectrometers
Ion mobility spectrometers
Advanced gas and liquid chromatographs
Adjustable nanopore sensors.
Instruction combines independent study with intensive courses featuring hands-on laboratory work, evaluated through coursework and examinations.

Participants join a diverse global learning community, typically including students from China, Nigeria, Oman, the United States, the UK, Brunei, Latvia, India, and other nations.