Applied Pharmaceutical Science

About this programme

Pharmaceutical science is the study of how medicines are discovered, developed, tested, manufactured, and used safely in healthcare. It connects biology, chemistry, pharmacology, human health, and drug formulation to help improve how medicines are designed, developed and delivered. MSci Applied Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Lincoln is a four-year integrated master's programme designed for students who want to develop advanced scientific knowledge and practical laboratory skills for careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. You'll study the science behind drug discovery and development while building hands-on experience in specialist laboratories. The course is designed to help you develop the analytical, research, data, and problem-solving skills that employers value in scientific and healthcare-related industries. The integrated master's year gives you the opportunity to study at a higher level within the same degree. This can help you graduate with deeper subject knowledge, stronger research experience, and an advanced qualification that may support progression into specialist scientific roles, postgraduate research, or further professional training. If you enjoy biology, chemistry, health sciences, and practical laboratory work, this course can help you turn that interest into a career-focused scientific skillset. Study a four-year integrated master’s degree The MSci combines undergraduate and master’s-level study in one programme, helping you build advanced scientific knowledge and research confidence.