Pharmacy - Research

Overview

The School of Pharmacy focuses its research activities on key areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and clinical and primary care aspects of pharmacy. Our research spans a wide range of scientific and professional disciplines. It is characterised by being multidisciplinary, internationally-connected and, ultimately, relevant to patients.



The School of Pharmacy is committed to research excellence. This is achieved through ambitious target setting, a key feature of our School Strategy, feeding into the broader University Strategy 2030. We will continually strive for research excellence, strategic recruitment and encourage/enable impactful internal and external collaborations. The SoP has as a broad portfolio of high quality research income and staff within the School publish widely in leading journals and present their work at national and international conferences.



Our research focuses on making real-world improvements for patients through our expertise in pharmaceutical science and practice. Research programmes are grouped into five key themes, which are mainly funded by UK/European Government sources, leading medical charities and importantly the pharmaceutical industry.



Subject Summary

Research within the School of Pharmacy covers a broad range of disciplines, ranging from material science, to drug discovery and clinical pharmacy. As such prospective students will have the benefit of working within a multi-disciplinary environment, with access to world class facilities and global leaders in their respective research areas.



Course structure

There is no specific course content as such. You are expected to take undertake 10 days of formal training which includes health and safety, laboratory techniques, academic writing etc… All students are closely supported by the school to obtain quantitative and qualitative data using a range of research methods. You will be expected to carry out your own research under the guidance of your supervisor, postdoctoral team and PhD students.



Over the course of study you can attend postgraduate skills training organised by the Graduate School.



To complete an MPhil qualification you will be required to submit a thesis and to attend a viva voce [oral examination] with an external and internal examiner to defend your thesis.



An MPhil programme runs for a standard period of 2 years with a minimum of 1 year.



The MPhil is open to both full and part time candidates and is often a useful preparation for a PhD study or a career within pharmaceutical industry.



If you meet the Entry Requirements, the next step is to check whether we can supervise research in your chosen area. We only take students to whom we can offer expert research supervision from one of our academic staff. Therefore, your research question should align with those of our academic staff. More details can be found via the website:

https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPharmacy/Connect/AcademicStaff/

Graduate

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

How to Apply

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

4 Academic Years (Part Time) / 2 Academic Years (Full Time).

Entry Year: 2024/25

Career Prospects

Introduction

Most of our MPhil graduates have developed a successful career in pharmaceutical industries while others continued to pursue a PhD Degree within the University or in other high-ranking universities nationally or internationally. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability.



Employment after the Course

Queen’s University offer extensive career development opportunities to PhD students. Further details can be accessed via the link below.

https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Research information


Associated Research

We are located on the site of a major teaching hospital, providing excellent clinical collaborations.

We have excellent research facilities and support structures for students.

We have strong links with the pharmaceutical and health care industries and with international research collaborators.