Pharmaceutical Engineering
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Our MSc gives you hands-on experience of an industrial-scale continuous powder processing plant and develops the knowledge and skills you need to stand out in the global pharma market.
Course description
This programme has been developed taking into consideration the requirements of the global pharmaceutical industry. You will learn about:
- the science and application of products
- oral drug delivery
- the production of medicines and new technologies
You will gain hands-on experience with high-value formulated products using our industrial-scale continuous powder processing plant.
At Sheffield you’ll be taught by the very best. The department works closely with some of the world’s major pharmaceutical companies (eg Pfizer, AstraZeneca and GSK). Graduates of this course will be highly sought after in the global pharma market.
Modules
The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department directly.MSc modules
Core modules:Science of Formulated ProductsContinuous Manufacturing Technology: PAT and Process OptimizationThe Biotech and Pharmaceutical IndustryBiopharmaceutical ManufacturingBiopharmaceutical EngineeringParticle Design and ProcessingProcess Safety in the Chemical, Pharma and Fine Chemicals IndustryStrategic Engineering Management and Business PracticesResearch Project
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry requirements
A good honours degree in science, technology or engineering.
Entry requirements for international students
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Other English language qualifications we accept
Pathway programme for international students
If you’re an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £13,000
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £27,350
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Contact the Student Fees team to check.
Financial information for postgraduate taught courses
Apply
You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It’s a quick and easy process.
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Contact
cbe-msc@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 7500
Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.
Recognition of professional qualifications: from 1 January 2021, in order to have any UK professional qualifications recognised for work in an EU country across a number of regulated and other professions you need to apply to the host country for recognition. Read information from the UK government and the EU Regulated Professions Database.