Pharmaceutical Analysis, Technology and Biopharmaceuticals King's College London

Overview

The Pharmaceutical Analysis, Technology and Biopharmaceuticals MSc course at King's College London will allow you to gain the knowledge, practical and research skills that apply in all areas of pharmaceutical sciences covering the principles of pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutical regulatory affair and formulation of liquid and solid pharmaceutical products, which you will need for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, research institute or biotech. You will also be given the opportunity to specialized in the area of advanced pharmaceutical analysis, quality control and regulatory affair, advanced pharmaceutical technologies or advanced biopharmaceutical innovations.

Key Benefits

• We are ranked 13th in the world for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020).

• Well-equipped laboratories give you lots of ‘hands-on’ time for a range of modern techniques and instruments.

• Located in the centre of London in an institute that is renowned for its international research profile.

• Opportunity to undertake an extended 6 months project of your choosing in the labs of internationally- rated scientists.

• Complementary attendance to a Joint Pharmaceutical and Analysis Group symposium at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London to meet with leading scientists from major pharmaceutical industries, regulatory bodies and to hear the latest discussions on pharmaceutical analysis and regulatory hot topics.

• A wide range of career options including pharmaceutical companies, biotech industries, regulatory bodies and research.

Career prospects

With plenty of practical sessions, you’ll learn to use the same techniques and equipment you’ll use in your professional career. And working alongside our researchers, you’ll have the cutting-edge knowledge you need to succeed. Combine that with opportunities to networking with top scientists and you have a winning combination for a promising career start.

During the course, you can choose to focus on advanced pharmaceutical analysis, quality control and regulatory affairs, advanced pharmaceutical technologies or advanced biopharmaceutical innovations. While you’ll have the skills to work in a range of areas, your specialist knowledge will help you if you decide to explore a specific career route.