MSc Biopharmaceutical Development (Industrial Placement) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

Delivered in partnership with Labcorp Drug Development, this Masters combines the biopharmaceutical development taught programme with an industrial placement and research project in the second year.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Duration: 20 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (with placement year) | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules include Introduction to Pharmaceutical Science and Commerce, Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, Integrated Drug Development Plan, Practical Skills for a Regulatory Environment, Biopharmaceutical Drug Discovery and Non-clinical Testing and Clinical Trials. Year 2 comprises an industrial placement and research project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in drug development within the international biopharmaceutical industry, or further research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with at least a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in a biological sciences subject with a substantial molecular content, bioprocessing or biochemical engineering; relevant experience may be taken into account. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership potential, evidenced from academic, sporting, volunteering or professional experience. Application deadline: 31 August 2027. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 22,700 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 37,900 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 20 months full-time

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