MPhil Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The School of Pharmacy aims to produce passionate pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who able to address many of the major healthcare challenges facing the world in the 2020s and beyond. Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists have the potential to forge strong and unique bridges between science and healthcare to improve health outcomes, developing good relationships with patients, healthcare practitioners, and the pharmaceutical industry.
This research programme provides students with the opportunity to liaise with professionals in the pharmacy, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, and develop national and international collaborations. Previous research projects have involved work in the USA and across Europe and Asia. The School’s research is focused in two main areas; Drug Discovery, Design and Delivery, and Clinical Pharmacy and Practice.
Postgraduate students in the School of Pharmacy can benefit from access to purpose-built laboratory space and specialist equipment, a wide range of training programmes designed to enhance research and transferable skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors.
The School has strong links with the pharmaceutical industry and an important presence in the Lincoln institute of Health. It collaborates with the Antimicrobial Research Group (AMR), the Community and Health Research Unit (CAHRU), and the National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM), as well as the Schools of Engineering, Chemistry, and Life Sciences.
Campus Information
Riseholme Park campus
Our Riseholme Park campus is set in an idyllic parkland environment just three miles north of the city centre. Students can travel between the two campuses for free on the regular shuttle bus service.
Brayford Pool campus
Our stunning Brayford Pool campus is situated in the city centre with academic buildings, accommodation, shops, restaurants and cinema all within walking distance.
Intakes
- Oct
- Feb
- May
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This research program provides an ideal platform for progression into the pharmaceutical, cosmetics or food industries, while others may choose to work in research or academia.
PSW Opportunity
UK has announced 2 years PSW for 2021 graduates.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
First or upper second class honors degree or Masters in a relevant subject.
Bangladesh
Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. A minimum of 65% overall, or a GPA of 3.5, is generally considered comparable to a 2:1. A minimum of 60% overall, or a GPA of 3.0, is generally considered comparable to a 2:2.
- Successful completion of a Master's degree from a recognized institution, preceded by a 3 year Bachelor's degree
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
India
Prospective students require a good Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in India (or the UK) with a minimum grade of 50%.
English Language Requirements
Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:
- A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However, this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required.
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
Nepal
Entry requirements vary depending on the course. Typically we require a good Bachelor (Hons) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of 60% (4-year Bachelor degree).
English Language Requirements
Prospective students require the following qualifications:
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
Pakistan
Entry requirements for postgraduate (Master's degree) programs vary by course, although typically range from a GPA of 2.5 – 3.0 (out of 4) if you have studied at a Public university*.
Specific information on postgraduate entry requirements can be found on the individual program pages.
For comparison purposes, a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) is the equivalent of a 2:2 honors degree. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) is the equivalent of a 2:1 honors degree.
English Language Requirements
- English language requirements vary by program although typically range from IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (or equivalent).
Students who do not meet the above English language requirements may be eligible for entry onto a Pre Sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) course.
Sri Lanka
Prospective students require a good Bachelors's degree from a recognized institution.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
- Course Code: PHARMARP
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
48300 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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