Biomedical Sciences: Drug Delivery MSc at Aston University, Birmingham

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Course details

How long is the course?
12 months

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
MSc in Biomedical Sciences: Drug Delivery

Awarding body
Aston University

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Oct-08

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Course info
This programme aims to raise to an advanced level the awareness, skills and knowledge of scientists working in the Pharmaceutical and Medical fields in relation to the formulation and design of drug carriers systems and the specific requirements of a given drug in combination with its desired pharmacological action and its intended route of administration. The main goal of this programme is to prepare students for an academic or industrial career in the Pharmaceutics/Drug Delivery arena - an area in considerable demand, in response to the continued increase in development of highly complex and sensitive drug molecules. The programme provides specialist training and practical experience of the design and development of effective drug delivery systems, as well as promoting directly applicable skills for career and professional development. This course is designed to provide a rigorous postgraduate scheme of education and training for life science or physical science-based graduate students seeking employment in the pharmaceutical industry or at the life sciences interface. Students will gain an overview of Drug Delivery and have hands-on experience of Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Delivery. This will enable them to communicate across disciplinary boundaries whilst having depth in their own area. The course is also an excellent foundation for studies at the PhD level. The course is based around a core of compulsory modules and a research project that provide detailed study and practical experience in Drug Delivery and in the development of professional skills. These modules will consider the biology of disease states, designing drugs and delivery systems, research methods and exploiting your research. The supervised research project will last for approximately four months and be at the level similar to that expected for the first year of PhD studies.

How much will it cost?
Not known.

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

Entry Requirements
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, or when outside the UK a degree or qualification deemed to be at least of equivalent standing. Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate a satisfactory command of written and spoken English. For international students this is demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher overall, but with no score below a 6.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7ET

Venue details
Accommodation may be available to those undertaking certain learning opportunities and the institution will provide details. Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.