MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis with International Industrial Placement at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis with International Industrial Placement trains analysts for industry or academia and adds relevant international workplace experience, subject to securing a placement. International placements can be in any country in the world, in an appropriate company and subject to visa requirements, and the course is open to home and international students.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years full-time (as stated) | Intake: 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The International Industrial Placement year begins after the taught modules are completed in May; students complete the research project on return to Queen's or during the placement.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, analytical instrumentation and regulatory sectors, with Ireland north and south a major hub for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Chemistry, Pharmacy or a closely allied subject, with performance in key modules taken into consideration. Applicants with relevant work experience are considered case by case. Applications received after 30 June 2027 may not be accepted, and a deposit is required to secure a place. International applicants need an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee; per year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee; per year of study; placement charge excluded Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years full-time (as stated)

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