Queen's University Belfast

Industrial Pharmaceutics MSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Queen's University Belfast has developed a dynamic MSc programme for students seeking careers in the global pharmaceutical industry. The MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics will prepare graduates with the expertise and skills required for employment in an industry estimated to be worth $1.42 trillion. Industrial pharmaceutics plays a vital role in the development, validation and manufacture of new medicines, ensuring their safety and quality, and MSc graduates will be able to avail of employment opportunities at all stages of the medicine development pipeline.

The School of Pharmacy at Queen's has an excellent global reputation and is highly ranked for both teaching and research. Active areas of research within the School include Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, Nanomedicine and Biotherapeutics, and Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Formulation.

Key highlights

  • Prepares graduates for careers in the global pharmaceutical industry
  • Covers development, validation and manufacture of new medicines
  • Focuses on ensuring the safety and quality of medicines
  • Opens roles across all stages of the medicine development pipeline
  • Research strengths include drug delivery, nanomedicine and antimicrobial resistance
  • Taught within a school highly ranked for teaching and research

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2.2

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Formulation Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Quality Assurance Officer
  • Validation Engineer
  • Analytical Development Scientist
  • Regulatory Affairs Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,200 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £27,600

Admission

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