Pharmaceutical Biotechnology BSc
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Unlock Your Future in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Queen's University Belfast! Are you ready to be part of one of the world's fastest growing and most innovative industries? The BSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) at Queen's University Belfast equips you with the cutting-edge skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic biopharmaceutical sector.
From drug discovery and development to biomanufacturing and precision medicine, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technologies and benefit from strong links with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. With the increasing demand for biologics, vaccines, and gene therapies, this degree opens doors to exciting careers in research, production, and regulatory science. As a global industry valued at more than $1.4 trillion and continuing to grow, the pharmaceutical sector offers exceptional career prospects for graduates with the right scientific and technical expertise.
Whether you aspire to work in multinational companies, launch your own biotech venture, or progress to further study, Queen’s will prepare you for success in this future-focused field. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare! The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast is consistently recognised as one of the top UK Schools of Pharmacy by the Times Good University Guide for our excellence in teaching and our international reputation for research.
We are also ranked 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
Key highlights
- Sandwich degree structure with industry-focused professional experience
- Covers drug discovery, development, biomanufacturing and precision medicine
- Hands-on experience with industry-leading biopharmaceutical technologies
- Strong links with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Focus on biologics, vaccines and gene therapies
- School ranked 19th globally for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS 2025)
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — BBB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International 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 £5,000Vice 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
- Biopharmaceutical Scientist
- Bioprocess Technician
- Research Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Officer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Biomanufacturing Associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500
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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