Pharmaceutical Science
Pharmaceutical scientists work in a multi-disciplinary environment, developing new medicines and therapies. They focus on physical-chemical properties, pharmacology, dosage form design, routes of administration, methods of analysis, and the effective delivery of pharmaceutical substances.
Subject overview
Pharmaceutical Science improves lives by making medicines safer and more effective.
Pharmaceutical scientists turns pure drug molecules into effective, patient-ready medicines. This involves design, synthesis, targeting, distribution, safety considerations, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices. As a student, you’ll also learn about exciting new developments in the chemical, biomedical, biological sciences and regulatory areas.
This specialisation is designed for both Science and Pharmacy graduates who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the development, evaluation and introduction of new pharmaceutical products.
Although the courses are categorised as taught courses, there is considerable emphasis on guided independent learning and self-motivated study, together with shared learning in small tutorial groups. Courses in this subject area are offered in a Flexible learning format.
If you're interested in developing new medicines or improving medicine delivery, and wish to make a real difference in people’s health, Pharmaceutical Science could be for you.
Where can Pharmaceutical Science take you?
Career options in Pharmaceutical Science are diverse and continuously growing. Some of our graduates go on to gain masters and PhD qualifications.
This specialisation can take you into a variety of jobs. These include opportunities in pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, the agriculture sector, food science, government authorities and universities.