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Master of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Mpch

at Midlands State University · Zimbabwe

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About this program

The Master of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MPCH) at Midlands State University focuses on drugs and drug development, including concepts and processes of drug discovery, delivery, absorption, and metabolism. It also covers biochemistry, advanced organic chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical regulation and quality, and it prepares graduates for further studies and research.

The programme is structured in academic levels with semesters. Core study includes Quantitative Analytical Methods, Biochemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Modern Analytical Techniques I, Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics, Chemistry of Natural Products, Modern Analytical Techniques II, Laboratory Management and Research Methods, and Drug Design. The dissertation is listed as part of Level 2 Semester 2.

Modules

  • Quantitative Analytical Methods
  • Biochemistry
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Modern Analytical Techniques I
  • Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics
  • Chemistry of Natural Products
  • Modern Analytical Techniques II
  • Laboratory Management and Research Methods
  • Drug Design
  • Chemotherapeutic agents
  • Pharmacodynamic agents

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Biological Sciences or related field from any university recognized by Midlands State University.

Career outcomes

  • Technical business analysts
  • Production managers (supervisors)
  • Product development pharmaceutical chemists/managers
  • Quality controllers
  • Quality assurance managers
  • Chemists in pharmaceutical or health products industries
  • Research and development roles in industry and research institutes
  • Entrepreneurship for drug discovery, development and synthesis
  • Pursue PhD in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and other relevant related areas

How this course compares

  • Midlands State University is #3 in Zimbabwe on research impact (41,759 citations).
  • It lists 4 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 4 of them at master's level.
  • 3 universities in Zimbabwe teach master's Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Zimbabwe offer master's Medicine & Health Sciences?

Africa University (#7 in Zimbabwe), Harare Institute of Technology (#9 in Zimbabwe) are among the 3 that do.

Is Midlands State University a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

Midlands State University is #3 in Zimbabwe on research impact (41,759 citations).

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