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Pharmaceutical Analysis (Taught)
- MS
- 12 Months
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
This course gives you specialised knowledge of the analytical techniques used to detect, identify and quantitatively determine drugs and related substances.
You will be introduced to techniques for evaluating analytical data and validating analytical methods and examine strategies for analytical research and development.
You’ll gain practical experience in a wide range of modern instrumentation and techniques.
Modules
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students; Chemical Analysis: Principles, Applications & Methods; Spectroscopy: Principles, Application & Methods; Principles, Application & Method Development in Chromatography; Bioanalysis, Biotechnology & Quality and Management; Bioanalytical & Chromatographic Methods; Research Project
Assessment method
Assessment is through written and practical examinations and submission of a thesis (MSc students only)
Entry requirements
Minimum second class (2:2) honours degree or international equivalent in an appropriate science. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11900 | Year 1 |
| International | £31250 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
University of Strathclyde
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16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
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Course contact details
Postgraduate Admissions - Faculty of Science
Email:science-masters@strath.ac.uk
Phone:0141 548 3623
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