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    M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics

    Queen's University, Belfast | Belfast, Ireland | Estd in 1908 | Government University

    Belfast, Ireland

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    About M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics

    Queen's University, Belfast offers a one-year full-time M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme. The M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme imparts students with the expertise and skills required for a career in the global pharmaceutical industry. Industrial pharmaceutics deals with the development, validation and manufacture of new medicines including their safety and quality. M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme prepares the students for the same. M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme offers a career in a range of areas like Academia (research and teaching), Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry (R&D, production, regulatory), Government agencies, such as drug licensing authorities and Scientific Research. 

    M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics is offered by the School of Pharmacy. It has an excellent global reputation and ranking in both teaching and research. The active research areas of the School of Pharmacy include Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, Pharmaceutical Materials Science, Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, Nanomedicine and Biotherapeutics and Formulation.

    The programme M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics has different modules like Characterisation Methods for Pharmaceuticals, Formulation of Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Products, Leadership and Project Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, Research Project and Research Skills and Methods. 

    The M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme at Queen's University, Belfast is taught subject experts through lectures, self-directed study, supervised research work and practical laboratory sessions. Students are also provided with innovative technologies and a world-class library to enhance their subject knowledge. The programme assessment includes written examinations, group & individual assignments, essay writing, oral & poster presentations, case study reports and a final dissertation. 

    In addition to the degree programme, Queen's University, Belfast also offers students the experience of wider life with the university placement, sports, clubs, societies and many more. 


    Highlights

    Particulars

    Info

    Type of Programme

    Masters

    Modes of Programme

    Full-time

    Offered by

    School of Pharmacy, Queen's University, Belfast

    School of Pharmacy ranking

    2nd in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 

    Admission mode

    Online

    English language score accepted

    IELTS

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    Course Duration12 Months
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    Mode of LearningFull time
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    Course Fees24.52 L/yr
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    Course IntakeMay,2026

    Ranking and Stats

    Ranking Body
    THE
    Parameter Ranking
    Citations
    78.6
    Industry Outcome
    33.9
    International Outlook
    96.3
    Research
    28.2
    Teaching
    28.1
    DomainYearScoreRankRank Band
    Life Sciences, Clinical & Medicine2019NANA52.0–55.1
    Life Sciences, Clinical & Medicine2020NANA53.3–55.6
    Life Sciences, Clinical & Medicine2021NANA53.1–56.0
    Life Sciences, Clinical & Medicine2022NANA46.3–49.3
    Life Sciences, Clinical & Medicine2023NANA50.3–52.4

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    Admission and Application

    Meeting the eligibility criteria is the first step of Queen's University, Belfast admission process. Once the eligibility criteria have met, students have to select M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme. On the course page of M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics, students have to click on the Apply button. Students have to log in and fill all the requisite information like core details, academic background and so on. Next, upload all the necessary documents. The list of the documents in detail is given below. Finally, complete the application form and submit. To check the status of the application, students have to log in to the same portal. 


    How to Apply

    • Students have to apply online on the ‘Postgraduate Applications Portal’.

    • Students have to visit the M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics course page and click on the Apply button.

    • This will direct the students to the page- dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php.

    • New users have to register and create an application account (Qsis). 

    • Next, students have to log in with the student number and Qsis password and fill the application form. 

    • After that, students have to upload all the necessary documents.

    • Finally, submit the application form.

    • Students can track the status of their application form by logging into the portal.


    Documents Required

    • Degree transcripts

    • Copies of official degree/diploma certificates

    • Two references

    • English language proficiency scores

    • Visa

    • Passport

    Eligibility

    Students must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the M.Sc Industrial Pharmaceutics programme admission. As per the programme eligibility criteria, students must have a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in the relevant subjects. International students from India should have a UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) or a UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree. In addition to the above Indian students should have also scored 70% in English Language in class 12 from CBSE/CISCE/other state boards. Queen's University, Belfast also accepts IELTS scores. Those who do not have the required percentage in English in standard 12, should have a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS. 

    • A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely allied subject


    For international students (India)-

    • UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

    • First division pass and a minimum final average of 58 - 60% or CGPA 5.8 - 7.5 out of 10 point scale


    • UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

    • Second division pass and a minimum final average of 53 - 55% or CGPA 5.3 - 6.5 out of 10 point scale


    English language requirements

    Any of the following:

    • 70% in English Language in Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/Higher Secondary Certificate awarded by the following state boards: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

    • IELTS- score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any component

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