Postgraduate Courses in Pharmaceutical Analysis

MSc/PgDip in Pharmaceutical Analysis

The taught MSc course in Pharmaceutical Analysis trains students in the range of analytical techniques used for the quality control of medicines. The course consists of a formal taught element running between October and April followed by examinations. The students then undertake a three month project and submit a dissertation at the end of August. The course is currently supported by an EPSRC Master's Training Package that provides five studentships for UK students. In addition there are two studentships supported by AstraZeneca which are open to EU students.

There are currently 55 students attending the course with about two thirds being from overseas. About one third of project placements are in industry and the remainder of the projects are supervised by staff within the Institute.

Further information on the distance learning and taught courses is available on the course website

MSc/PgDip/PgCert in Analysis of Medicines

The on-line version of the course has been developed for part-time distance learning and started in November 2006. The course is fully web-based, hosted on the SPIDER VLE and makes use of interactive animations, quizzes and downloadable exercises to reinforce the learning points contained in the notes. Hard copy of all the notes and exercises is also sent to all students.

Further information on the distance learning and taught courses is available on the course website

Core Teaching

The formal part of the taught and distance learning courses consists of modules in:

• chemical analysis
• spectroscopy
• chromatography
• structure elucidation
• statistics
• experimental design and optimization
• formulation
• quality and management
• bioanalysis
• phytochemical analysis.
  

Course Book

Watson, DG, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Second Edition, Churchill Livingston, Edinburgh (2005).

Dave Watson - Course Director
Email: d.g.watson@strath.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)141 548 2651

Entry Requirements

MSc: First or second class Honours degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate science.

PgDip: An appropriate science degree, or equivalent qualification.

PgCert: An appropriate science degree, or equivalent qualification.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications to the MSc/PgDip in Pharmaceutical Analysis for Session 2010/2011

International Students Please note the deadline date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th July 2010
Home / EU Students Please note the deadline date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th August 2010

PSAS (Postgraduate Students’ Allowance Scheme)

Please note that we anticipate having a limited number of PSAS funded places on the Pharmaceutical Analysis course available only to Home/EU students for session 2010/2011. Further information regarding eligibility can be found here For detailed information, visit the Student Awards Agency for Scotland

Please do not apply to SAAS directly.  The Department will contact you should you be successful.

Pharmaceutical Analysis 08/09 (MSc)
Full-time, Admission Code : PSMSC1

Pharmaceutical Analysis 08/09 (PG Diploma)
Full-time, Admission Code : PSPD1

Analysis of Medicines H2008 (MSc)
Part-time, Admission Code : SIMSC

Analysis of Medicines H2008 (PG Diploma)
Part-time, Admission Code : SIPGD

As you may be aware, the United Kingdom Borders Agency (UKBA) has announced changes to the immigration system which was implemented in Spring 2009. Please visit our International and Graduate Office (IGO) web-site here for further information relating to your study visa.