The pharmaceutical sciences are a group of interdisciplinary areas of study involved with the design, action, delivery, disposition, and use of drugs. This field draws on many areas of the basic and applied sciences, such as chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical, biochemical and analytical), biology (anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology), epidemiology, statistics, chemometrics, mathematics, physics, and chemical engineering, and applies their principles to the study of drugs.


The MSc in Pharmaceutical Science in UK Universities is designed to offer opportunities for advanced study in drug discovery technology, therapeutics and process development, pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance. The MSc is suitable for people working in industrial and research laboratories wishing to develop their knowledge in the design and synthesis of drugs and address the pharmacological issues that arise. The course is also suitable for professionals working in hospitals, pharmacies and clinics as the course will also focus on drug analysis and quality assurance, providing the theoretical and laboratory instruction for evaluating analytical data and validating analytical methods, and strategies employed in analytical research and development.


The course aims to:

• provide you with a programme of advanced study to equip you for a future career in pharmaceutical science
• foster a comprehensive and critical understanding of the existing state of knowledge in pharmaceutical science
• enhance intellectual and practical skills necessary for the collection, analysis, interpretation and understanding of scientific data
• provide practical opportunities in a multidisciplinary environment

Course structure


The MSc is a one year, full-time course for international students involving 30 weeks of taught modules divided into two 15-week semesters. Students take 4 core modules, two optional modules plus a research project.
Assessment


Assessment is a combination of coursework, which includes poster and seminar presentations, essays, the research project and its oral defence and examination.
Career opportunities


Postgraduates in pharmaceutical science are equipped to take up employment in pharmaceutical research, development, analysis or formulation. They can also pursue careers in medical research, in hospital and public health laboratories and in the food, water and agricultural industries. Graduates will have the necessary knowledge related to the development, analysis, and production of medicines and have a specialised knowledge of modern analytical techniques used to detect, identify and quantitatively determine drugs and related substances. The course is therefore ideal for those wishing to enter areas such as marketing, sales, production, regulatory affairs and process development.


UK Universities offering courses in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences:

• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Greenwich, London
• Kingston University, London
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Glasgow
• University of Leeds
• Aston University
• University of Hertfordshire
• Robert Gordon University
• University of Manchester
• Sheffield Hallam University

How will ONE benefit by doing your MBA from UK University?

• Grants international exposure in your desired field. It will help boost chances of securing a job in your desired profile.
• Gives real time work experience which comes in handy in the times of recruitment. Selectors look for trainees who already have some sound experience from a renowned firm.
• Offers a wonderful opportunity to interact with people from various cultures. One can learn a lot about the different cultures of the world.
• MBA in UK is only of one year in duration as compared to the regular 2 year long MBA courses offered in rest of the world. That means one can save whole years worth of tuition fees and living expenses when one does her/his MBA from a UK university.
• Most of the UK universities are a renowned name in the world. A degree by them increases the value of one’s rescue in the job market.
• The quality of the MBA program is very high because of the AMBA accreditation.
• MBA program in the UK is enriched with group discussions; case studies; seminars and presentations, making them more practical.
• UK universities boast of a credible infrastructure which proves all the updated education facilities like huge classrooms, playing fields, seminar rooms, socializing options, housing options, student support programs etc.
• MBA in UK Universities is an enriching experience in itself. It will prove as a milestone in one’s future career. Joining it would be quite good!

Top UK Universities offering AMBA Accredited MBA programs-

• Aston University
• University of Bath
• Brunel University, West London
• City University, London
• University of Glasgow
• University of Liverpool
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Southampton
• University of Sheffield
• University of Leeds
• University of Reading
• University of Westminster

International business is a term used to collectively describe all commercial transactions (private and governmental, sales, investments, logistics, and transportation) that take place between two or more regions, countries and nations. Usually, private companies undertake such transactions for profit; governments undertake them for profit and for political reasons. It refers to all those business activities which involves cross border transactions of goods, services, resources between two or more nations. Transaction of economic resources include capital, skills, people etc. for international production of physical goods and services such as finance, banking, insurance, construction etc.
Areas of study within this topic include differences in legal systems, political systems, economic policy, language, accounting standards, labor standards, living standards, environmental standards, local culture, corporate culture, foreign exchange market, tariffs, import and export regulations, trade agreements, climate, education and many more topics. Each of these factors requires significant changes in how individual business units operate from one country to the next.

The conduct of international operations depends on companies’ objectives and the means with which they carry them out. The operations affect and are affected by the physical and societal factors and the competitive environment.



Studying international business in UK is beneficial because:

• Most companies are either international or compete with international companies and look out mostly for
• Modes of operation may differ from those used domestically.
• The best way of conducting business may differ by country.
• An understanding helps you make better career decisions.
• An understanding developed by the world-class trainers therein helps you decide what governmental policies to support.

Top UK Universities offering courses in International Business are-

• Brunel University, West London
• University of Bath
• City University, London
• University of Leeds
• University of Reading
• University of Greenwich, London
• University of Westminster
• Sheffield Hallam University
• University of Sheffield
• Kingston University, London
• Robert Gordon University
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Manchester

London is home to more than 97,000 international students from over 200 different nations, more than any other city in the world.

Creative Industry


London’s creative industries annual turnover is £21-29 billion, making it the second biggest sector after financial/business services.

The creative and cultural sector is expected to be the fastest growing sector in London’s expanding economy to 2016.

There are over 113,000 creative companies in London.

London is the third busiest film production centre in the world after New York and Los Angeles.

London is acknowledged as one of the three global capitals for the advertising industry.

There are 1,500 theatre companies, 1,700 visual arts and crafts groups, 2,500 amateur groups and 2,650 music businesses in London.

London attracts 22 million visits to performances of music, theatre and dance, and 30 million visits to museums and galleries each year.

Courses offered Universities in the field of Creative Arts-

Advertising

Architecture

Arts and antique markets

Crafts

Design

Designer Fashion

Film, video and photography

Software, computer games and electronic publishing

Music and the visual and performing arts

Journalism

London Universities offering courses in the field of Creative Arts-

School of Oriental African Studies, University of London (www.soas.ac.uk)

Goldsmiths, University of London (www.gold.ac.uk)

University of Creative Arts, London (www.uca.ac.uk)

City University, London (www.city.ac.uk)

Brunel University, West London (www.brunel.ac.uk)



ref : http://www.studylondon.ac.uk/

It is the world’s largest financial centre alongside New York has the largest city GDP in Europe and is home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies. It has the most international visitors of any city in the world. London’s 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education institutions in Europe. In 2012 London will become the first city to host the Summer Olympics three times.

Study Finance in the Financial Finance

• London is one of the world’s largest financial centres and is the single most internationally-focused financial marketplace.
• In London alone, the sector employs around 338,000 people, one third of those working in the sector in the UK.
• This critical mass of capital and expertise continues to attract international financial institutions seeking a European base for their operations.
• Every major bank and financial institution has a significant presence in London and there are more branches and subsidiaries of international banks in London than in any other city in the world.
• London’s foreign exchange market is the largest in the world, with an average daily turnover of $2,096 billion or 32 per cent of the global market – more than New York and Tokyo combined.
• The UK insurance industry is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. London is the world’s leading market for internationally traded insurance and reinsurance.
• The London Stock Exchange is the most international of all stock exchanges with more than 470 companies from over 60 countries.
• A new index (Global Financial Centres Index) suggests that London leads New York in several areas of competitiveness: people, business environment, market access and infrastructure.

Universities in London for Finance programs-


City University, London (www.city.ac.uk)

Like other top UK universities, Queen Mary University of London offers various graduate, postgraduate, doctorate or research programs for the national as well as international applicants willing to study in UK.

With an exception to the other UK Universities offering MBA in UK, the School of Business and Management of the Queen Mary University of London offers Masters in fields like International Financial Management, International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Management and Organization and Marketing.

All these courses are spread over a one year term starting in September. The deadline for applying to the University’s postgraduate course is 31st May. These courses follow the semester system involving class lectures, presentations etc. Towards the end of the course the candidates are required to do project work based on their discretion of the topic. The final assessment of the student is based on the class performance as well as the thesis or project work undertaken.

The tuition fee for the above mentioned courses is around ? 13,000 for international applicants, however it may vary for applicants from UK or EU.

Eligibility criteria:

• For being eligible to a postgraduate course, the basic requirement is to have gained a minimum level of work experience in your chosen field of study. The number of years of work experience required for entry to a particular course would differ from course to course and for different colleges.
• The applicant must have a good first Degree meeting the University’s standard.
• The English competency requirements should be met i.e. having an appropriate score in IELTS, TOEFL, IBTOEFL ( Internet Based TOEFL). For the postgraduate management program, the requirements are an IELTS score of 7 and TOEFL score of 600.

The University offers a pre-session English course for the applicants having secured an IELTS score of 7 or close to7 for variable durations of 1 month, 2 months and more. This course aims at improving the overall English language skills of the candidates applying for different courses.

Scholarship Schemes:
The Queen Mary University of London has multiple scholarship schemes, some of these are funded by the University while some scholarships are granted by external agencies like the British government, UNESCO and other voluntary organizations. These scholarships are different for students from different countries. The country specific scholarships are aimed at encouraging students from various developing countries to study in UK.

Career Guidance and Placement Initiatives:
The Career Advisory Services are being provided to the existing students of QM. All the courses have been designed with a view to meeting the present industry requirements. Through a network of the alumni association, industry exposure through seminars etc. the students acquire first hand market knowledge. Further, the brand value of the University attracts companies from all over the world for recruitment. It has also initiated QUEDOS (Queen Mary Centre for Enterprise and Development Opportunities in Society) to help its students attain their career goals. The University has its own job site where the students can find employment opportunities matching their requirements and thus gain experience along with studies.

For any further information regarding the University the following links might be helpful:

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/feesfinance/

http://www.busman.qmul.ac.uk/admissions/fees.php

http://www.busman.qmul.ac.uk/admissions/?page=pg

http://www.busman.qmul.ac.uk/postgrad/programmes.php

One of the common problems faced by students who wish to study abroad in UK is meeting living and education expenses. Generally the education expenses are paid via scholarships, education bank loans, personal and family savings, corporate sponsorships. Some students also opt for some sort of part time work to meet some of their financial requirements.

There are opportunities for abroad studying students to work in the UK during their studies. Special rules make it possible for them to work while studying. The opportunities available include part-time or vacation work, as well as course-related work placements.

Students can find out about part-time jobs that are available by consulting notice boards around their institution, looking in local newspapers and job centers, and visiting the college or university careers office. Many institutions have their own ‘job shop’, which display part-time and holiday vacancies and may issue job vacancy bulletins.

Piece of Advice to students – Please think carefully about how much time will be available for part time job during studies. Success on course should be priority. Your studies may be intensive and demanding and you should be realistic about the amount of time this will leave for part-time work. Many students find that working part-time helps improve their communication skills, but you must be careful not to let work interfere with your studies.

From 3rd March 2010, students studying below degree level or on a foundation degree course can work up to ten hours per week during term time and full-time during the holidays.

Degree level students and above can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations.

After completion of the course

Students studying in the UK Universities are entitled to visa extension of 2 yrs after completion of their course under Post Study Work Visa Scheme (PSW)

Post-Study Worker (Tier 1)

The category of post-study worker (Tier 1) was introduced in the new points based system and allows the UK to retain the most able international graduates who have studied here and provides a bridge from being a student to becoming a skilled or highly skilled worker.

Abroad studying students who have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course from recognized UK colleges may apply as a post-study worker within 12 months of obtaining their qualification.

During their stay here, post-study workers can look for work without needing to have a sponsor. The visa is valid for up to two years and it is expected that students will switch into another tier of the points based system as soon as they can.

Eligibility

To apply under the points based system and be accepted into the post-study worker category, students must pass a points-based assessment and score:

• 75 points for attributes which include – UK qualification, study at a UK institution,  immigration status during UK study and/or research, and the date of award of the qualification

• 10 points for English language

• 10 points for available maintenance (funds).

Applicants must demonstrate that they can maintain themselves and their dependants, as they will not have access to state benefits.

 As under Tier 1 (post-study worker), once registered in Tier 1 (General) the graduate is free to move around the labor market and employers need only check their documentation to employ them. 

Please refer to www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/general for more details on this subject.

http://www.ielts.britishcouncil.org.in/scholarships.php

The British Council is delighted to announce the launch of the British Council IELTS Scholarship for Indian students planning to study at universities overseas. In line with its mission to promote the global sharing of knowledge and ideas, the British Council will select eight students from India, each of whom will receive an award of Rs.3,00,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.

Application procedure:

Take an IELTS test with the British Council and receive your scores.

Download and complete the application form and go through the FAQs.

Last date for completed applications is 31 July 2010. You must complete selection Task.

Forty applicants will be shortlisted. We will notify you via email by 6 August 2010 whether you have been short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be required to make a ten minute presentation on a topic that will be communicated, followed by a brief interview.

We must receive from the short-listed applicants a letter of acceptance from the university you plan to attend prior to 20 August 2010.

Failure to submit your letter of acceptance by the 20 August deadline will result in your immediate removal from the short-list of applicants.

We will notify all short-listed applicants of the final result by email by 31 August 2010.

Essential eligibility criteria are that applicants must:

Be a citizen of India.

Begin full time postgraduate study outside India in 2010.

Attend a higher education institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements.

Have a valid IELTS score, with a minimum band score average 6.5.

Have taken their most recent IELTS test with the British Council.

Be able to provide an acceptance letter from the attending institution by 20 August 2010.

Important Documents
IELTS Scholarship Application Form
IELTS Scholarship FAQs

An original hard copy of your application should be sent to
IELTS Scholarship
British Council
British Deputy High Commission
737 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600002

The complete application must be received by British Council by 31 July 2010.

Automobile design is a niche area within the automotive industry. It is largely concerned with the design of automobiles including cars, trucks, public transportation, boats, vans, motorcycles and alternative sources of mobility. Automotive designers are responsible for the aesthetic appeal of vehicles and for developing concepts in the form of sketches and drawings leading to accurate full-size drawings and models. They are a part of multi-disciplinary team that defines the interior and exterior forms, materials, textures and colors applied in the shaping of an automobile.
 
Primarily, automotive designers take care of everything that gives us pleasure when we look at an automobile: style, function, quality, safety etc. Design is more than just aesthetics. It is about innovation. A good design is a well thought-out combination and balance of form, fit and function. Ten years ago, companies competed on price. Then it was quality. Today it is design, thus placing a premium on automobile designers.
 
Scope
Globally, the automotive industry employs one in ten people. According to a report by Automotive Mission Plan 2006-2016, the automotive industry is expected to require an additional 25 million workforce by 2016 in manufacturing and downstream/ upstream activities. Based on the current employment pattern, it is estimated that automotive industry would require at least seven million trained managers in all disciplines. 
 
In India, automobile designing is still in its infancy and cannot draw on local talent or experience. Consequently the demand for qualified designers is enormous. This creates a situation of more demand, but less supply.
 
Word of advice
The world is entering a creating-economy phase and design as an activity can never ever be commoditized as opposed to other types of economies. For example, the knowledge economy as we know it is already being commoditized by emerging world powers. Also it is said that future CEOs will be from the design community as they have a vision and the ability to presage the future as well as think multi-dimensionally. In India as well, the relevance of being a designer as a career option is therefore a great story.

Where to study?
Having made your choice for a career in Automotive Designing, the next question is where should you study? Should you continue in India or study abroad? India is fast catching up with quality courses in automotives. But then, Indian institutes are relatively new in the field and lack the expertise and experience. For those of you who can afford it (and those who can’t can always apply for scholarships) and want a head start, UK qualifications provide some benefits. First of all, it is well recognized by most employers’ world over. Secondly, the independence, creativity and self reliance that you get from your study abroad are highly valued by potential recruiters. UK institutes follow the highest quality standards and thus can guarantee to make you a better professional. You also cannot ignore the prestigious tag of a degree from abroad that may give you an unimaginable starting salary!

Some Engineering Universities in UK offering courses in the field of Automotive are:
University of Bath
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
Coventry University
Brunel University, West London
University of Loughborough
University of Leeds

Education is a long-term investment for the individual and for society as a whole. This is evident from the statistics shown below about the increase in number of students’ applications by about 8% than the previous year for higher studies in the UK universities. People are using academia to escape the recession and be better qualified by the time the jobs market picks up again

There are also signs that the recession is affecting people’s choice of degree, breeding a new generation of economists and mathematicians.

There were modest rises in business degree applicants.

Source: University application service (UCAS)