Msc Advanced Drug Delivery in University of Strathclyde, UK

Msc Advanced Drug Delivery in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• develop an understanding of the biology of specific targets for drug-based intervention 
• learn about and apply the principles of design and formulation of drug dosage systems
• gain specialist research skills and practical experience

Why this course?

The MSc Advanced Drug Delivery will provide you with specialist research training and skills. The global drug delivery sector is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, driven by new technologies and improved product features. On this course you'll gain the transferable skills to meet this market need.

The course is for graduates seeking practical experience in the design and development of drug delivery systems.

By the end of this course you'll be able to:

• carry out independent work of a publishable standard
• gain skills suitable for a career in the pharmaceutical industry
• continue your research career into a PhD programme

What you'll study

• biology of specific targets for drug based intervention
• biopharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic & physiochemical principles important in the design & formulation of drug dosage systems
• latest advances in drug delivery & targeting
• drug targeting & using drug carriers
• strategies available & utilised for a particular drug & biological barrier

Facilities

Our laboratories are fitted with the latest equipment for an excellent teaching environment.

The course provides you with full experiential learning in our facilities including:

• formulation & manufacturing facilities
• thermo-analytical facilities
• particle, microparticle & nanoparticle size
• surface analysis & dissolution analysis facilities
• freeze drying
• in-vitro analysis

The course is also supported by access to a full range of analytical spectroscopic and chromatographic instrumentation.

Careers

The MSc in Advanced Drug Delivery is designed for those wishing to pursue careers in the following sectors:

• healthcare
• academia (research and teaching)
• scientific research
• pharmaceutical and biotech industry

Career Paths

This course provides the background training for a career in/as:

• Formulation scientist
• Process Development Scientist
• Research and Development Scientist
• pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
• laboratory technical support
• medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
• charity funding support
• medical writing, patent and ethics destinations
• academia (research and teaching) – following a further PhD route

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