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RANKED 35TH IN THE WORLD FOR PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY

QS World Rankings by subject 2024

 

With an MSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast, you will develop the skills and expertise required to excel in the fast-evolving biopharmaceutical industry.

Delivered by leading researchers from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, this programme integrates advanced engineering concepts with biological sciences to tackle challenges in designing and manufacturing modern therapeutics. It provides both theoretical understanding and practical, hands-on experience. You will engage in cutting-edge projects, with the opportunity for industry placements or research internships, ensuring your education is aligned with current industry needs.

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MASTER'S IN BIOPHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING

From innovative drug development to large-scale production techniques, this MSc covers every aspect of biopharmaceutical engineering. With state-of-the-art labs, industry partnerships, and expert teaching, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact in the global biopharmaceutical industry

"The current demand for personalised medicines in the form of biopharmaceutical products has resulted in major industrial investment throughout the world - this investment must be met with highly skilled individuals who wish to contribute towards this fast-growing industry" Dr Christopher Murnaghan - Course Director

Course Details

Why Biopharmaceutical Engineering?
This course is run in collaboration with Eli Lilly, a leader in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production. As the first of its kind in the British Isles, this partnership offers students invaluable insight into industry operations through case studies and direct input from both academic experts and industry professionals.
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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are highly sought after for roles in biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical companies, with opportunities in process engineering, production, and regulatory affairs. The hands-on industry experience ensures you are well-prepared for careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. 
Student Experience

The state-of-the-art pharmaceutical analysis suite in our School will be the base for some of the practical aspects of the core modules in the MSc. This will allow you to see and experience hands-on separation science as it applies to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.
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Why Choose Queen's

Top 170 in the world for graduate prospects

(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)
World-class university

‘One of the world’s most beautiful universities’ (Huffington Post), Queen’s is the 9th oldest university in the UK, established in 1845 with over 170 years of teaching excellence.

The UK's Best Value Student Destination

Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2023)

Employment potential

Queen's offers opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. 91% of Queen’s graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

State-of-the-art facilities

Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities. 19 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)