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 and epidemiology, all of which will be studied in the degree course. Your studies will take place in laboratories fitted with the latest analytical equipment. 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 e broad field of learning also suits people who are simply interested in furthering their knowledge of the e course can be worked around a full-time job and there are intermediate awards available – a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate. As a graduate will have a wide range of career options open to you in the broad field of pharmaceutical research. This course provides you with ideal training either for employment or for continuing your studies with a PhD or further work at a university or research institute. You could choose to build a career in pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies that are developing new drugs and evaluating new products. There are numerous small companies in UK and around the world carrying out research and development for drugs. This course provides you with ideal training to fit into such operations, whether through being employed or by continuing your studies with a PhD.