MSc Molecular Pharmaceutics

Key information

Duration of programme: Full-time: 12 months
Start date: September.

Deadline: Friday 2nd August 2013
Distance learning available: No
Intake: 10

Fees for 2013 entry:
UK/EU students: £5,300
International students: £15,600

This programme is coming soon.

Application & contact:
LHS Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0) 121 204 4161
Fax: +44 (0) 121 204 4187
Email: lhspgt@aston.ac.uk

Programme outline and modules

The course comprises a core of compulsory taught modules [120 credits] and a research project [60 credits] that provide detailed study and practical experience in drug design and pharmacokinetics.

Modules are:

Knowledge-Based Drug Design
Drug Discovery
Pharmacokinetics
Chemotherapy & Selective Toxicity
Bioinformatics
Research Methods: Professional Development & Communication skills
Research Proposal
Research Project

Potential students must hold at least a 2nd class Honours Degree in a chemistry-based subject - e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology or biological chemistry from a UK University. Overseas students must possess an equivalent qualification.

International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate a satisfactory command of English language. They should meet our minimum English language requirement by taking one of the following tests:

IELTS. Minimum requirement - 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each area.
TOEFL IBT. Minimum requirement - 100 overall, (21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking).
Pearson Academic. Minimum requirement - 61 overall, 59 in each area.

We do not accept a Password test.

Learning, teaching & assessment

The course is assessed by a mixture of coursework, examinations, practical work and oral and written presentations. The research project module will be assessed on the basis of a submitted project report and an oral defence of a poster.

Professional accreditation

Please note that the course is not accredited by any professional body.

Career opportunities

This course is designed to provide a postgraduate-level education and training for graduates seeking employment in the pharmaceutical industry. The course is also an excellent foundation for studies at PhD level.

Personal development

The transferable skills acquired on this course include effective written and oral communication, team working, report writing, critical analysis and IT skills.

Facilities & equipment

Lectures and seminars are conducted in modern audio-visually equipped lecture theatres and classrooms.
“Wet” practicals are conducted in newly refurbished laboratories equipped with a range of pharmaceutical and analytical instruments.
The exceptional quality of research in the School of Life and Health Sciences (LHS) has been confirmed in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) results – with research in Allied Health Professions and Studies ranked 3rd out of 63 UK higher education institutions. Projects are conducted alongside established research groups, specialising in biotechnology research.
Teaching and organisational material is communicated via an electronic learning environment.
Access to journals is provided via Aston University’s library including a mixture of hard-copy publications and electronic access to several large scientific databases.