University of Surrey · Stag Hill campus, Guildford, England
Last checked against the university's official information on 27 September 2026. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
Official sources
FlashCourseFinder configuration (not official University of Surrey information): scholarship £2,000 (not a guaranteed University of Surrey scholarship), initial deposit £10,000, and Pre-CAS interview "Defined by University" — AI Interview — after £10,000 deposit. Scholarship Source: FlashCourseFinder configuration.
Not recorded here yet: course overview. The official course page is the source for these.
6.5 overall
Components: Writing 6.0; Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element. Minimum component score: 5.5. Source: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/pharmaceutical-sciences-msc
67 overall
Components: Reading 59, Speaking 59, Listening 59, Writing 64
Official University of Surrey equivalent of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (with 6.0 in writing). Source: Surrey English language requirements.
120 overall
Components: Reading 100, Speaking 100, Listening 100, Writing 110
Official University of Surrey equivalent of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (with 6.0 in writing). Tests without speaking/writing/reading/listening scores: 120 overall, Comprehension 100, Conversation 100, Literacy 110, Production 110. Source: Surrey English language requirements.
7 overall
Components: 5 in each component (with 6 in writing)
Official University of Surrey equivalent of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (with 6.0 in writing). Source: Surrey English language requirements.
4.5 overall
Components: Reading: 4, Listening: 4, Speaking: 4, Writing: 4
Official University of Surrey equivalent of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (with 6.0 in writing). New TOEFL iBT score scale; on the older scale: 88 overall, Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Writing 19. Source: Surrey English language requirements.
Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
Required UK classification for this course: 2:2. For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree with a GPA of 2.4 or 2.6 out of 4.0 (60% or 65%), depending on the institution at which you studied. If you have studied a two or three-year bachelors degree plus a masters degree, you must achieve a GPA of 2.6 or 2.8 out of 4.0 (65% or 70%), depending on the institution at which you studied.
Typical offer: 2:2 minimum. A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy or chemistry.Other closely related degree subjects with relevant pharmaceutical knowledge/modules may also be considered, for example, chemical engineering and pharmacology, these cases will be referred to the programme director to review.
£2,000
A FlashCourseFinder scholarship for applicants to this University of Surrey February 2027 course through FlashCourseFinder. It is FlashCourseFinder configuration, not an official or guaranteed University of Surrey scholarship.
The official course page does not state a Pre-CAS or admissions interview requirement.
Set by FlashCourseFinder — not an official University of Surrey requirement.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of modern pharmaceutical technologies, their concepts, importance, advantages and challenges. In addition, regulations surround the manufacturing process and the use of advanced digital developments (Continuous Manufacturing) and monitoring (Process Analytical technologies (PAT)) to assure quality is built (Quality by Design (QbD)) into the product during the manufacturing process. This module develops the key knowledge and skills related to the production of pharmaceuticals and is the foundation for many science projects associated with this degree.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the most up-to-date knowledge and advanced understanding of the conceptual frameworks underpinning pharmaceutical formulations. In this module, a wide range of formulation approaches will be presented and discussed. Examples are the use of nanoparticles, microneedles, and transdermal patches as modes of delivery of APIs. Use of less traditional routes of drug administration such as buccal, transdermal, and pulmonary drug delivery systems. Development of novel medical devices. The module will also emphasise and demonstrate the vital use of computer modelling and artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of novel dosage forms to enhance the effectiveness of medications.
The purpose of this module is to provide a systematic understanding of the physicochemical properties of API, drug action, metabolisms, toxicology effect of drugs, excipients and degradation products as well as methods used to evaluate potential drug candidates and their synthesis. Knowledge obtained in this module will be vital for understanding the overall impact of pharmaceutical sciences as well as how modern technologies, IT and artificial intelligence can work together to develop and deliver safe and effective medicines to patients.
The purpose of this module is to give students a fundamental understanding of the conceptual frameworks underpinning pharmaceutical analysis. A wide range of analytical techniques will be presented to students which are broadly divided into those used in pharmaceutical quality control and those dedicated to drug discovery, drug design and formulation. Furthermore, a range of laboratory experiments are designed to develop Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) amongst students and expose them to a number of major analytical tools used in pharmaceutical sciences. Information obtained in this module closely relates to all other modules on the study programme and together they provide a full picture of the life of pharmaceuticals from drug discovery via drug design, and drug manufacture to drug release on the market. This module provides the necessary knowledge of analytical tools and approaches used to critically evaluate the drug development life cycle to enable the development of safe and effective medicines.
This module is the pinnacle of the learning journey for MSc students and is intended to allow MSc students to put all their knowledge learned so far to use in an extended practical project. Students work in the research groups of one of the academic staff and carry out independent research leading to the production of a dissertation. Students will engage with leading research topics in the scientific area relevant to their discipline. Therefore, this module will promote deeper learning and develop their ability to conduct independent research i.e. define the depth of their knowledge. The work must be of MSc standard and requires a critical appraisal of the work and literature.
University of Surrey: modules are listed by the academic calendar and are reflective of a September start date. For students that start a programme in February, the modules listed as semester two take place in the spring term and modules listed as semester one take place in the autumn term.
Year 1 (full-time): N/A
Source: official programme / module catalogue. Modules are indicative and subject to change.
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.