Queen's University Belfast has developed a dynamic MSc programme for students seeking careers in the global pharmaceutical industry. The MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics will prepare graduates with the expertise and skills required for employment in an industry estimated to be worth $1.42 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.
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely allied subject.
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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
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