MSc Formulation Science
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,450 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home ยฃ11,000 per year; part-time international ยฃ2,908 per 30 credits | home ยฃ1,850 per 30 credits
Key Summary
Introduction
Learn about the science behind formulating new products, from pharmaceuticals to paints, on Europeโs first Masterโs in Formulation Science course.
This MSc in Formulation Science helps you understand the principles of making finished products from a blend of different ingredients. You'll draw on current examples from the pharmaceutical industry and the experience of our academics to understand the interaction between formulation components and the effect on finished products. You should then be able to apply these principles to relevant problems in other industries.
The direct, hands-on experience from this course boosts your analytical, practical, and research skills, providing a solid foundation for your ongoing professional development. Former graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in a wide range of industrial sectors, from the pharmaceutical sciences to agrochemical and consumer goods.
What you should know about this course
- A high proportion of our graduates go on to doctoral study
- First MSc Formulation Science accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Science
- Study the first MSc in Formulation Science in Europe
- Benefit from industrially relevant content and guest lectures from major industrial partners
- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their studies. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management, and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Formulation of Consumer Goods, Cosmetics and Coatings (30 credits)
- Colloids and Structured Materials (30 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
- Modern Pharmaceutical Processing & Active Ingredient Delivery (30 credits)
- Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (60 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Analytical Methods and QA/QC Principles (30 credits)
- Modern Pharmaceutical Processing & Active Ingredient Delivery (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Formulation of Consumer Goods, Cosmetics and Coatings (30 credits)
- Colloids and Structured Materials (30 credits)
- Pharmaceutical and Formulation Science Research Project (60 credits)
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Career Opportunities
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Our Formulation Science graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in a wide range of industrial sectors, from the pharmaceutical sciences to agrochemical and consumer goods.
They have gone on to work for major multinational companies as well as thrive at specialist enterprises. Some have also progressed to research and PhDs.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. This includes an Employer Partnerships Manager, who works with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
Our team will also help you understand the jobs market, produce effective CVs, and prepare for a graduate job and placement applications in your final year.