Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc

Prepare for a career in one of the world’s fastest-growing science sectors. The MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programme at Queen’s University Belfast is designed for graduates who want to build advanced scientific, practical and professional skills for careers in pharmaceutical biotechnology, drug development and the wider life sciences sector. Bringing together the strengths of the School of Pharmacy and the School of Biological Sciences, the programme combines advanced taught modules with a substantial independent research project. You will explore how biologically based medicines are discovered, developed, characterised, manufactured and regulated, while developing practical, analytical, research and professional skills valued by employers. The programme reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern pharmaceutical biotechnology, where scientific innovation, product development, regulation, quality and data analysis are closely connected. You will benefit from studying at a research-intensive Russell Group university, with access to specialist academic expertise, research facilities and postgraduate support.

IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is require

International students: £27,600

UK students: £9,200 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB)

UK/Home: £9,200 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB)

International: £27,600

Academic Year 2026/27

• Belfast, United Kingdom