Evaluate, develop and influence the practice and production of pharmaceuticals. From drug design and discovery to pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality; use our nanotechnology research lab to develop extensive laboratory skills and research knowledge to challenge, lead and change pharmaceutical scientific practice. You’ll begin by focusing on advanced pharmaceutical skills; including dosage, approaches and techniques, before moving on to the pathway of a drug from its initial discovery to extensive clinical trials and regulatory approval. Let our SuperLabs and nanotechnology research lab become your workspace as you carry out safe and ethical experiments while meeting world-class pharmaceutical standards Next, expand your knowledge of the design, analysis and manufacturing processes of producing effective and safe pharmaceutical products by developing scientific reasoning, problem solving skills, quality assurance and quality control. You’ll develop a wider knowledge of the integral parts of the pharmaceutical industry including research, development, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales. You'll also focus on your research skills; understanding how research informs practice quality judgements. We have collaborative team of research active academic staff and industry specialists. You’ll also benefit from our close working relationship with the Clinical Trials Unit who are experts in regulation, licensing and regulatory affairs. The industry is always developing, which is why we’ll challenge you to debate contemporary or difficult issues and solutions such as drug safety, ethical issues, the readiness of potential drug for clinical trial in humans and pharmacovigilance.

We’ve worked closely with industry to ensure our course meets the need for enhanced skills by employees within pharmaceutical research, development or manufacturing. Once you graduate you could work within the pharmaceutical industry as a formulation, quality control or production scientist. Or you might decide to make a career in regulatory affairs and research or in a government regulatory body while involving yourself in licensing and post marketing surveillance procedures. Other career choices in include the medical publication industry, academia, technician, the food industry or the cosmetic industry. If you’d like to continue your studies in research or further education Anglia Ruskin offers a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate research degrees including MPhil or/and PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, PhD in Biomedical Science As an MSc Pharmaceutical Science graduate you’ll be eligible to apply to join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society after spending 2 years in a suitable Pharmaceutical Scientist role.