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MA/MS in Pharmaceutics

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

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Offered by University of Technology, Jamaica in Kingston, Jamaica, MA/MS in Pharmaceutics is a master's degree in Pharmacy programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 40.0 credits. Tuition for international students is USD 10,461 per total (JMD 1,439,100 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Pharmacy
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Credits: 40.0
Local tuition: JMD 1,439,100 / total
International tuition: USD 10,461 / total

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: utech.edu.jm ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics is a research degree in pharmaceutical science, built around independent research projects supervised by academic staff. Students explore advanced topics such as drug development, formulation and delivery systems, while taught modules sharpen their research methods, data interpretation and scientific-communication skills alongside the research work itself. The course of study aims to grow specialist expertise in pharmaceutics for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, strengthening the university's own research and graduate-training output, and giving graduates who want a research pathway the training to pursue it. Those who finish are set up to pursue focused career paths in pharmaceutical research, in industry development work, or in academia, including leadership roles within the field.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or Biochemistry from an accredited institution. Applicants without a background in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Technology must first complete the Pharmaceutics theory module or an equivalent.

About University of Technology, Jamaica

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1958
Programs: 99
Location: Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Pharmaceutics award?

University of Technology, Jamaica awards a Master's Degree in the field of Pharmacy on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Pharmaceutics take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does MA/MS in Pharmaceutics cost?

Tuition for international students is USD 10,461 per total (JMD 1,439,100 per total for local students).

Can MA/MS in Pharmaceutics be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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