North West University
Master of Science in Pharmaceutics
The Master of Science in Pharmaceutics in Pharmacy is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Science in Pharmaceutics offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After completion of the qualification the student must demonstrate:
a) advanced/comprehensive specialist knowledge and skills in order to identify relevant research questions within the field of Pharmaceutics;
b) identification of a research problem/need, and plan and execute a suitable research design in a scientific and ethical manner by making use of appropriate research methods, techniques and procedures;
c) critical knowledge and understanding of the ethical and legal considerations applicable to research and the consequences of interventions on individual, group and community level;
d) interpretation and integration of research findings in a scientifically accountable manner, and in a scientific and ethical way communicate – orally and in writing – the necessary information by means of a research report; and
e) leadership qualities, including ethical and responsible actions, in the pharmacists’ profession in the field of Pharmaceutics.
Duration (Minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme. The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Programme: Pharmaceutics
The MSc degree in Pharmaceutics is a research-based degree and consists of a research project and the writing of a dissertation on a topic in the field of Pharmaceutics. The aim of the curriculum is to provide in South Africa’s need of highlevel manpower in the pharmacy profession. The student will distinguish himself/herself as a specialist in the specific chosen field (programme) and will be capable of applying Research Methodology at this level and in the specific field of study.
The curriculum is presented full time in Afrikaans and English.
The general closing date for applications is 31 October. Applications received after this date will be considered on merit.
Curriculum: Pharmaceutics
The curriculum consists of a research project in a field within the relevant research focus area, which involves the writing of a research proposal that has to be approved by the relevant Scientific Committee and completion of training courses as determined by the supervisor in deliberation with the Director of the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences. The completion of the research project culminates in the writing of a dissertation that is examined for mark allocation.
Module
Dissertation: Pharmaceutics (180 credits)
