A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

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Pharmaceutical Science improves lives by making medicines more effective and safer.
Pharmaceutical science turns pure drug molecules into effective, patient-ready medicines and involves design, synthesis, targeting, distribution, safety considerations, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices. You’ll also learn exciting new developments in the chemical, biomedical science, biological and regulatory areas.
This specialisation is designed for both science and pharmacy graduates who wish to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill in the development, evaluation and introduction of new pharmaceutical products.
Although the courses are categorised as taught courses, there is considerable emphasis on guided independent learning and self-motivated study, together with shared learning in small tutorial groups. Courses in this subject area are offered in a Flexible learning format.
If you are interested in a cutting-edge scientific career in developing new medicines or improving medicine delivery and wish to make a real difference in people’s health, Pharmaceutical Science could be for you.

PGDipHSc - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences