M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
at University of Greenwich, London

3.5 /5

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M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
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University of Greenwich
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University of Greenwich offers M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences to Indian students. It is university's flagship course. The duration of the course at the university is 1 year. While choosing this university, students must pay the tuition fee and living expenses required. To pursue this course, students will have to pay annual tuition fee of Pound 18,700 (INR 2,417,910). In addition, students will have to bear the living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. On the average, the cost of attending M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Greenwich is around Pound 5,692 (INR 735,976). Indian students must appear for the following exams and obtain the minimum scores required: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹23.96 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences

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M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
University of Greenwich
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Greenwich must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in UK such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The overall estimated cost of living students can expect to incur is around Pound 5,692 (INR 735,976). The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by University of Greenwich over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences is around Pound 18,700 (INR 2,417,910). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Greenwich, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 23,96,319

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,29,404
Total approximate fees	INR 7,29,404

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 128.14539 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 27ᵗʰ July 2026

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M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
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University of Greenwich
Entry Requirements

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An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science. Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience may be considered. Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.

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M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Rank	Rank Publisher
#102	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2027
#103	University The Guardian, 2027
#61	UK Ranking QS, 2026

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University of Greenwich
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.5/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

53% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Easy going

Multi-dimensional

Internships3

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs2.9

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3.9

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4.2

Safety3.6

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration2.6

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M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences - Batch of 2024

1.7

Practical pharma degree with London exposure

Tips: Before joining the University of Greenwich for an M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science, know that London is expensive. Tuition is around 18,700 pounds, and living costs add up fast. Also, long-term visa sponsorship is competitive, so use the 2-year Graduate Route wisely. The transition was culturally smooth because London is so diverse. The biggest shift was independent learning and budgeting on my own. I availed myself of the International Scholarship Award. It gave a up to 3,000-pound tuition discount after I accepted my offer, with no monthly allowance. Overall I'm satisfied. University and course: 4/5 for labs and industry link. Country: 4/5 for opportunities, but high cost and visa rules are the main challenges.

Likes (Indian Food): I rated food options from my country of origin a 5 because London makes it really easy to find familiar food. Around Greenwich and nearby areas you get lots of Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Turkish, African, and Caribbean restaurants. A curry or biryani is about 12 to 18 pounds, shawarma and kebabs are 8 to 12 pounds, and African/Caribbean plates are 10 to 16 pounds. There are also Asian grocery stores for spices and basics. I prefer cooking at home most days because it's cheaper and tastes like home but I do eat out 2 to 3 times a week when I'm busy. Eating out is convenient; cooking saves money.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I gave it a 1 because the job situation after graduation is much tougher than expected, especially for international students. The positive side is that you get the UK Graduate Route visa for 2 years after your M.Sc. That means you don't need a sponsor right away. You can work in labs, QA, research assistant roles, or even outside pharma just to build experience and income. The challenge comes after those 2 years. To stay longer, you need a skilled worker visa, and that requires a job offer of at least 38,700 pounds per year from a licensed sponsor. Most entry-level pharmaceutical roles in the UK start between 28,000 and 33,000 pounds, so they don't qualify. Also, many companies simply list no visa sponsorship. Companies that do sponsor are mostly the big ones: GSK, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sanofi, NHS, IQVIA, and Labcorp. Beyond that, sponsorship is mostly for shortage roles or experienced hires. Typical roles for M.Sc. grades are quality assurance, analytical scientist, regulatory affairs, R&D, formulation, and clinical trials support. Salaries usually start around 28k-33k in London, then rise to 35k-45k with 2-3 years of experience. Greenwich data shows graduates earn about 27k after 15 months and 29k after 3 years. So the course and London location are great, but if your goal is long-term sponsored work, start targeting shortage-list pharma roles early.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes4 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 23000

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026Read more

Viddhi

MA International Business (with Placement) - Batch of 2025

4.3

A great learning experience at the university of Greenwich

Tips: The University of Greenwich is very diverse, and you all will meet students from all over the world. The transition was smooth overall; at first I had to adjust to the teaching style, but since London is very multicultural, I felt welcome and adapted quickly. I did receive a scholarship of 3000 pounds, and I am very satisfied with my experience. Living in the UK, especially in London, gave me international exposure, helped me grow personally and professionally, and allowed me to meet people from different cultures.

Likes (Internships): I gave internships a top score because studying at Greenwich puts you at a huge advantage when it comes to landing industry experience. My placements were directly tied to my course material, so instead of just doing busywork, I was actually applying what we learned in lectures to real projects alongside working professionals. The university’s Employability Hub was a massive help with polishing CVs and setting up interviews, but the real benefit is simply the location—being right next to Canary Wharf and central London opens up endless placement and internship opportunities across tech, finance, and creative industries. The connections I built during my internship didn't just boost my practical skills; they gave me a solid professional network in London before I even graduated.

Dislikes (Safety): I gave safety a lower rating not because Greenwich feels constantly dangerous, but because phone snatching and opportunistic theft around here are genuinely out of hand. Right outside campus around Cutty Sark, the DLR station, and Greenwich Market, phone snatchers on e-bikes and mopeds are constantly looking for students texting while walking. It’s super common to see someone get their phone ripped right out of their hand in broad daylight if they're not paying attention. While the campus grounds themselves feel reasonably secure with campus security around, walking back to student accommodation or taking the bus late at night means you have to keep your head on a swivel. Greenwich is a great area overall, but between phone thieves, pickpockets in crowded tourist spots, and the general roughness of certain spots in South East London after dark, you really can't let your guard down.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1650

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 28150

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026Read more

Abhishek Tushar Paswan Verified Icon

MBA Global - Batch of 2023

4.1

Friendly and supportive people.

Tips: Gradually, there was a transition from cultural to academic. In the beginning, it might challenge you, but taking it positively and not personally made me stronger and helped me understand the foreign culture. It also helped me to make some good friends and colleagues. I did not avail any scholarship. Very satisfied with my University, course and country, of course.

Likes (Student Life): I used to spend time attending lectures, seminars and workshops in my college days. What I liked most was following my hobby along with this. A lot of events are organised throughout the academic year, such as cultural festivals, parties, meetups, and more. Mainly, I used to indulge in sports activities, such as football.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Considering the strict UK Immigration policies for graduating students, in my opinion, I found it to be challenging for students. The supply and demand of graduates has been inflating the job market after COVID-19, which makes it less ideal for settling in the UK as a student.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1300

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026Read more

Sounak ghosh Verified Icon

MBA Global - Batch of 2025

4.4

The career support team is helpful.

Tips: You have to find your own placement. The career support team will be a good guide in the journey, but the responsibility is upon you to find a part-time job or a full-time job. For my course there was no scholarship, and overall my experience with the university was satisfactory.

Likes (Student Life): The student life is amazing and full of activivites wheather it is about your course needs or afteruniversity activvities at the university. The uni has a inhouse pub, best for hangout. There are also a lot of clubs to choose from, also youcan cretae your own club and participate in various events happening all year round at RivFitz.

Dislikes (Safety): A lot of burglaries are reported in the area where I live. Petty crimes like burglaries of phones and wallets are very common, and being an international student, it becomes very difficult if your phone or wallet gets stolen. Another reason is that drugs like weed are very easily available, which makes the international students a bit more exposed to drug abuse for some.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1625

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026Read more

Rasha Shafi Verified Icon

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2024

2.7

Liberal, peaceful and average university.

Tips: I think I have not transitioned in any way after coming to the UK, nor is there any cultural shift. I've lived with Indians all the time, and in all aspects, I didn't feel any change from living in India. At the university, there's no drastic cultural difference because there are more international students, and everyone is coexisting. I didn't get any scholarships for my studies. I spent my days in college either in labs or libraries. I enjoyed the stress-free and peaceful campus the most. The student centre is very active and always helpful. There were many seminars, job orientation, and personal development classes arranged by the university, and we were able to register and participate online. I joined both the online and offline classes.

Dislikes (Value for money): Tuition for my program at the University of Greenwich was worth it compared to tuition at other schools with a similar ranking. I think the Greenwich course had better value, yet the cost was nearly the same. Plus, the course is in demand right now, so it was worth every penny.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 750

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

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