
Chromatographic Skills for Pharmaceutical Analysis
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Develop practical expertise in modern chromatographic techniques used in pharmaceutical analysis, with a focus on real-world applications. This Microcredential builds capability in method development, optimisation, and validation, aligned with current industry and regulatory expectations. Through a combination of applied learning and hands-on experience, participants gain the skills needed to generate reliable, high-quality analytical data in complex environments.
The course is aimed at early-to mid-career scientists working in pharmaceutical analysis who need to strengthen their practical chromatography capability, particularly in method development, optimisation, and data interpretation. It will also suit graduates and final-year students in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related disciplines who are preparing to move into analytical roles in industry. In addition, it is relevant for laboratory analysts and technical staff seeking to upskill in modern chromatographic techniques and improve their effectiveness in regulated environments.
Key highlights
- Practical expertise in modern chromatographic techniques for pharmaceutical analysis
- Builds skills in method development, optimisation and validation
- Aligned with current industry and regulatory expectations
- Combines applied learning with hands-on experience
- Develops ability to generate reliable, high-quality analytical data
- Strengthens data interpretation skills for regulated laboratory environments
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The 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 feesVice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Analytical Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Analyst
- Chromatography Scientist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Analytical Method Development Scientist
- Laboratory Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1200
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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