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Analytical Science - Drug Analysis and Toxicology

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PgCert | PgDip | MSc Analytical Science 鈥� Drug Analysis and Toxicology
Postgraduate

The MSc Analytical Science elective route in 鈥楧rug Analysis and Toxicology鈥� focuses on the analysis of pharmaceutical medicines and drugs.

Students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and enhance core skills in advanced techniques such as GCMS, HPLC, LCMS and a range of spectroscopy instrumentation.

The course offers hands-on learning with access to modern analytical equipment, complemented by a theoretical underpinning of the techniques, equipping graduates to meet the demands of a range of industries. Students can tailor their personal learning experience when studying MSc Analytical Science via elective routes.

Lectures cover a range of topics including the toxic effects of chemicals, the ADME process, formulation of medicines, Pharmacokinetics, and the appropriate legislation. Students on this course will also benefit from practical experiments including the analysis of tablets by LCMS and metabolites in urine by GCMS, along with appropriate sampling techniques.

If you are considering a postgraduate study option starting in September 2025 or January 2026, then please be aware application deadlines are in place which may affect your first choice of start date or course selection.

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Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

12 months

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

2 years

Term 1

This course has a common first term with the Analytical Science courses with other specialisms (Environmental Analysis, and Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety).

However, the extensive laboratory module is tailored to emphasise analytical techniques most relevant to your chosen specialism of Drug Analysis and Toxicology.

Term 2

You will take part in a group problem-solving mini-project within your discipline. This builds on term one study and emphasises the groups' ability to correctly apply appropriate instrumental techniques and methodology to solve the analytical problem posed. 

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Ethics and Project Planning are introduced to the group and will provide you with valuable experience for your individual MSc Research Project Preparation which is carried out in the final 2-3 weeks of term 2. 

The project titles are released at the beginning of term two but not allocated until week 3 or 4. Allocation is often based on a competitive basis.

An example project title in this elective is the 'Characterisation and analysis of Terpenes in Cannabis and Cannabis Resin'.  

Term 3

You will begin the MSc Research Project practical work where you will develop your skills in using initiative, innovation, interpersonal skills, and a high level of autonomy, critical judgement and the application of appropriate and relevant principles in order to produce your thesis.

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