MSC Pharmaceutical Technology is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. Intake: entry. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (MSc 3yr PT, PGDip 2 yr PT, PGCert 1 yr PT) options.
The University of Manchester offers the MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance for pharmacy, health, and biomedical professionals working in pharmacy technical services. Students cover specialist topics including quality assurance, aseptics, radiopharmacy, quality control, production, and clinical trials, with a PGCert background to pharmacy technical services and optional units in the second year to build focus in a chosen field.
Teaching uses interactive lectures and workshops, plus practical workshops. The programme uses a flexible, blended learning approach, combining remote and online learning with face-to-face study days held in Manchester. Students need access to pharmacy technical services areas via on-site access or employer-arranged visits, and employer support for the residential teaching component and any required work experience.
The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Pharmaceutical Technology at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
We require an honours degree (minimum Lower Second) or overseas equivalent in: pharmacy a related scientific or healthcare discipline.
We may consider non-graduates with professional experience and academic ability. See the advice to applicants section for more information.
You should have access to appropriate practice and facilities for workplace-based assignments. You must also have evidence of support from your employer to attend the residential teaching component and any required work experience. Ideally, you will have a nominated work-based tutor to support you for the duration of the course.
Relevant work experience: You should ideally be working in pharmacy technical services, but this is not essential. Students who don't work in these areas will need to have access to this work environment to complete many of the assignments. Support can be provided in helping secure these placements.
Non-graduates must submit a two-page document, minimum 1,000 words, detailing your experience and reasons for applying for this course. Non-graduate candidates will be invited for interview.
All applicants must provide two satisfactory references on letter headed paper, signed and dated. Professional references are preferred. Academic references may be accepted if you have recently graduated.
You must provide a copy of your qualification if you are a graduate.
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof from applicants from countries that are not majority English-speaking countries. Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components Internet-based TOEFL of 90 with a minimum of 22 in each component.
Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/09912/msc-pharmaceutical-technology-and-quality-assurance
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.