MSc Industrial Pharmaceutics
Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
Key Information
Campus location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 8,360 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
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.
Industrial Pharmaceutics Highlights
World-Class Facilities
The School of Pharmacy at Queen's is acknowledged as a leading centre for Pharmacy teaching and research in the UK, consistently featuring at or near the top of league tables for the subject.
Student Experience
The School has strong international links as well as a great community spirit.
Admissions
Curriculum
Characterisation Methods for Pharmaceuticals
This module introduces students to a wide range of techniques used in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical products, including physiochemical characterization, in vitro and in vivo testing. It will equip students with modern product development and manufacturing solutions relating to the current industry.
Formulation of Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Products
This module develops concepts from basic science, leading up to advanced pharmaceutical formulations and biopharmaceutical products. Module content will encompass the process of developing pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals in a variety of dosage forms and routes of administration.
Leadership and Project Management
The fundamentals of project management and entrepreneurship are the main module topics, including how to apply the principles of project management to a pharmaceutical project. In addition, students will undertake a Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Certificate (equivalent to a Master's degree) in Strategic Management and Leadership within the Queen's Graduate School.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies
This module incorporates the key scientific and advanced engineering concepts in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ranging from batch to continuous manufacturing, and considers both standard methods and new and emerging technologies (e.g. 3D printing & bioprinting, Microfluidics, and BioMEMS). Students will also consider the associated challenges that are posed to the industry and appropriate problem-solving approaches.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
This module provides an understanding of the challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry as companies strive to develop new products. It also equips the students with modern product development and manufacturing solutions that conform to industry best practices and modern Quality by Design (QbD) principles.
Research Project
The practical and theoretical aspects covered in the course will help the students develop the skills needed for an individual research project within different areas of the Pharmaceutical Industry. Students will be able to undertake their research project within an area of expertise within the School or undertake a work-based project which will increase awareness of the commercial applications of the program.
Research Skills and Methods
This module will equip students with the key skills and knowledge to pursue academic research at the postgraduate and professional level with state-of-the-art methods and data management requirements from the Industry. You will cover key skills and knowledge: Evaluation of scientific literature, Data analysis, Experimental design, Statistical analysis, Good Laboratory Practice, and Personal effectiveness.
Scholarships and Funding
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2023 to apply for a scholarship. Find out more by contacting the university.
Career Opportunities
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 and D, production,
regulatory)
Academia (research and teaching)
Government agencies, such as drug licensing authorities
Healthcare
Scientific Research
Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports, and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognized by a world-leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.