Industrial Pharmaceutics

Overview
Queen's University Belfast has developed a dynamic new MSc programme for students seeking careers in the global pharmaceutical industry. The new MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics will prepare graduates with the expertise and skills required for employment in an industry estimated to be worth $1.2 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.

Students will join a community of nearly 4,000 postgraduate students, having access to a dedicated hub for postgraduate students (The Graduate School), that provides state-of-the-art facilities for study, and high-quality training within a diverse interdisciplinary research-intensive Russell Group university.

Year 1
Core Modules
• Research Skills and Methods (10 credits)
• Formulation of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Products (30 credits)
• Leadership and Project Management (20 credits)
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (20 credits)
• Characterisation Methods for Pharmaceutical Products (20 credits)
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies (20 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)

Graduate
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely allied subject.

The School of Pharmacy reserves the right to interview applicants or review the content of their previous qualifications to ensure suitability to enter the programme.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2024 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.

How to Apply
Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Assessment

Assessment Outline:
The course uses a variety of assessment methods relevant to a master's level of study. The assessments include: oral & poster presentations, group & individual assignments, case study reports, essay writing, written examinations and a final dissertation.

1 year (Full Time)

Entry Year: 2024/25

Career Prospects
Professional Opportunities
Graduates from this course will be able to pursue a
career in a range of areas, such as;
• Pharmaceutical Industry (e.g. R&D, production, regulatory)
• Academia (research and teaching)
• Government agencies, such as drug licensing authorities
• Healthcare
• Scientific Research