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Programme structure

The MSc programme comprises two main components:

• Four taught modules (two in semester 1 and two in semester 2)
• A research project

The taught modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination.

Taught modules

Semester 1 – Students take 1 core module and 1 module out of 2 core electives

Semester 2 – Students take one core module and 1 module out of 2 core electives:

The list of taught modules may change from year to year to reflect changes in the research areas of the staff and to ensure that the syllabus covers the latest research developments in the pharmaceutical sciences. Every effort is made to inform students of any changes before the programme starts.

Research project;

The major component of the MSc course is the research project. Projects are assigned in Semester 1 and are supervised by an academic member of staff in the Department of Pharmaceutics. Projects are unique and usually complement the particular research activities of the supervisor. Laboratory work (which can be undertaken either in the supervisor’s laboratory or within the dedicated MSc laboratory suite) is undertaken between February and August. Students are expected to develop their own research ideas and experimental series in discussion with their supervisor and complete a comprehensive literature review to supplement their work. Results are written up and submitted as a dissertation and presented in an oral presentation at the end of the year.