Drug Delivery (Taught)

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.