About Msc Pharmaceutical Science (with Specialism) in University of East London (UEL)
This course will give you a detailed understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of pharmaceutical science and help develop the skills needed for individual and collaborative research in areas such as drug development.
Pharmaceutical Science is at the interface of biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, analytical and medicinal chemistry, all of which will be studied in the degree course. Your studies will take place in laboratories fitted with the latest analytical equipment. Within the research area of drug development you will focus on both drug design, drug discovery and drug awareness as well as neuropharmacology and bioinformatics. You will complete four taught modules, and an independent research project. It will offer you the chance to study a core MSc alongside a specialisation within different areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
This course is designed and tailored to your own preferred specialism in either of the following: Pharmaceutical Analysis; Pharmacology; Physiology; Phyto-pharmaceuticals or Toxicology.
Teaching will be based on lectures, seminars, workshops, independent web-based learning and laboratory-based learning in our state-of-the-art facilities. The broad field of learning also suits people who are simply interested in furthering their knowledge of the subject. The course can be worked around a full-time job and there are intermediate awards available – a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate.
Postgraduate degree courses
To study for a Master's degree, you normally need to have a Second Division Honours Bachelor Degree (minimum length 3 years) and have scored an average of:
- 50% or above from the universities of Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Anna, Bharathiar, MSU Baroda or Bangalore;
- 55% or above from other recognised universities.
- Overall CGPA of 5.8 (Gujarat Technological University)
- Overall CGPA of 5.5 (Amity University)
- B or above (Kannur University)
- Second Class (2:2) from a UK University
University of East London (UEL) Highlights
| Application Portal |
Direct from the international page of the school website or via UCAS |
| Application Fee |
UCAS applicants pay 20 GBP to 26 GBP while the direct application is free |
| Mode of Payment |
Bank transfer or banker's draft, online payment, credit or debit card |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Intake Seasons |
September and March |
| Work Experience |
Work experience not required but optional for some courses |
| Financial aid |
Discounts and scholarships |
University of East London (UEL) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students
| Study Level and Course |
Tuition fees Per Annum (GBP) |
| Undergraduate courses |
12,700 |
| Postgraduate courses |
12,700 (M Arch Architecture only) |
| 2 Year Master's with industrial placement |
13,920 + (placement fee of 3,500 GBP) |
| 2 Year Master's with industrial placement (Professional services) |
13,680 + (placement fee of 2,000 GBP) |
| MBA |
15,000 |
| MBA with Placement |
15,000 + (placement fee of 3,-000 GBP) |
The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below:
| Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
12,700 |
12,700 – 18,000 |
| Living Cost (Accommodation, Medical Insurance, Meal, Books, etc) |
15,180 (1,265 per month) |
15,180 (1,265 per month) |
| Total |
27,880 |
27,880 – 33,180 |
Note: The cost stated above is just an estimate as the actual cost of living depends on the lifestyle of the students.
International students offered admission are required to pay tuition fee deposit. The deposits are:
- Undergraduate – 4,000 GBP
- Postgraduate – 3,000 GBP
- MBA – 5,000 GBP
