The pharmaceutical industry in the UK has a greater impact on the UK economy than any other high-tech industry. Employing 73,000 people, of whom around 27,000 are directly involved in research and development (R&D), the pharmaceutical industry offers graduates a chance to play an important role in the development of new medicines with employment opportunities existing at all stages of the product pipeline. Our BSc degree course in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed to create the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists, able to work in all stages of the drug development process as part of a multi-disciplinary research team. You’ll learn about drug discovery, formulation, making small molecule medicines as well as some of the cutting edge research that will feed into the pharmaceutical industry in the future.

Queen's University Belfast has developed a dynamic new MSc programme for students seeking careers in the global pharmaceutical industry. The new MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics will prepare graduates with the expertise and skills required for employment in an industry estimated to be worth $1.2 trillion. Industrial pharmaceutics plays a vital role in the development, validation and manufacture of new medicines, ensuring their safety and quality, and MSc graduates will be able to avail of employment opportunities at all stages of the medicine development pipeline.

Have you completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life science, and are currently working in the industry? The master’s in Pharmaceutical Medicine offers a part-time degree program lasting 1.5 years, where you'll acquire in-depth knowledge and practical insights. This program also covers comprehensive topics in drug analysis and clinical studies, equipping you with the expertise needed to pursue careers in research, development, and regulatory affairs.

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics offers a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy. Our master’s students receive rigorous, multidisciplinary training in all aspects of pharmacoeconomics, including cost-effectiveness analysis, econometrics, and health technology assessment. Our graduates are highly sought after for their research skills and ability to apply economic concepts in practical decision-making environments such as managed-care pharmacies, third-party payers, and government agencies.

In the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s program, you are trained at the leading edge of drug design and fundamental research of new drugs, optimization of existing drugs, and personalized medicine.

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme is more involved with the pharmaceutical industry and research aspects than with a traditional pharmacist’s customer service and patient care responsibilities. The studies will provide a graduate with the professional skills to work in industrial companies that develop, produce, investigate and/or supply pharmaceutical products, or in research institutes, or to continue their studies in doctoral programmes in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Medical Sciences.

Biotechnology harnesses biological processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives. The use of biotechnology in the health care sector has led to the production of medicines and vaccines that prevent or cure disease, and has produced a growing interest in the industry for individuals with advanced training in pharmaceutical and biotechnology areas.

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (PEP) provides a flexible curriculum for advanced training in pharmaceutical economics and policy, and pharmacy administration. Focus areas of the Master of Science program include pharmaceutical economics and policy, global drug policy, pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research, health epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmacy management.

Bioanalytical Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Analysis graduate looking to deepen your knowledge and specialize in modern analytical methods for medicine, pharmaceuticals, environmental studies, or forensics? Would you also like to improve your specialist knowledge of English? Are you aiming to launch your career in the not-too-distant future? Then our one-year, English-language Master’s study program in Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis is the perfect choice!

The Pharmaceutical Sciences study program puts stress especially on study of pharmaceutical disciplines as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacology, natural drugs and drug forms, especially knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis and drug research. It is two years lasting follow-up master program. Specializations are not part of the study program.

Egas Moniz Higher Institute of Health Science's (IUEM) Integrated Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Science is one of the most renowned courses in Portugal at this time. It boasts a tradition of academic excellence in training professionals that goes back more than 20 years. We’ve trained more than 1,000 professionals in pharmaceutical science. According to the employability study (Nielsen) carried out among graduates in the last 5 years, we can see that our pharmacists have a 97% employability rate in the field of Pharmaceutical Science, and can achieve a stable contract after three months.

The international master degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology provides high levels of theoretical knowledge, technological and experimental expertise to design, conduct and manage research and development activities in biotechnologies applied to health, for the design, characterization, production, analysis, and formulation of innovative and biotechnological drugs, vaccines, diagnostic devices.

Kickstart your career with the Pharmaceutical Science MPharmSci (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. Modules on this course have been accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS).

Kickstart your career with the Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. This course is one of the first to be accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) and you can gain experience of how pharmaceutical science is applied in industry with an optional placement year.

Pharmaceutical Science encompasses a range of scientific disciplines, introducing students to the exciting world of drug discovery, development, and management. Our aim at Lincoln is to produce passionate pharmaceutical scientists who are adept at addressing the healthcare challenges of the future and are well-prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients feel better and are an invaluable part of the health care system. While pharmacists are commonly associated with the health care system, they can also have careers in research, government, pharmaceutical producing industries, and technology and informatics fields.