| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | September | - | - |
Gain hands-on experience with an industrial-scale continuous powder processing plant and learn from industry experts. Develop skills in solid dosage manufacturing, process design, and pharma innovation, preparing you for a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our course is informed by strong industry connections and cutting-edge research. An Industry Advisory Board, including representatives from leading pharmaceutical companies, ensures the course stays globally competitive and aligned with evolving sector needs.
You’ll explore the science and application of pharmaceutical products, oral drug delivery, medicine production and cutting-edge technologies used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes. Unlike similar courses focusing solely on chemistry, this MSc emphasises chemical engineering fundamentals essential for real-world pharmaceutical manufacturing.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with high-value formulated products using our industrial-scale continuous powder processing plant (ConsiGm 25) in The Diamond building. This unique pilot plant experience will develop your understanding of different units used in pharmaceutical production.
Teaching is delivered by leading academics and industry experts, with opportunities for networking and visits to major pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and GSK. The skills and experience gained on this course prepare you for a wide range of roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including process engineer, production manager, formulation scientist, quality assurance specialist, and regulatory affairs professional.
Graduates from this MSc are highly sought-after in the global pharmaceutical sector, leaving Sheffield equipped with both advanced technical knowledge and professional skills. The networking opportunities, industrial exposure and practical experience offered by this programme enhance your career prospects and ensure you are ready to stand out in the pharmaceutical industry.
Accreditation
We are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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