Master in Biopharmaceutical Engineering Pgcert

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.

This programme is distinguished by a direct industrial collaboration with Eli Lilly, providing students with unique access to corporate expertise and real-world regulatory insights. Designed for both STEM graduates and current professionals looking to upskill, the Postgraduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Engineering addresses the critical demand for specialized talent in a sector currently experiencing massive global investment. By blending fundamental science with advanced engineering principles, the curriculum covers the entire production lifecycle—from initial drug discovery to final purification.

Industry-Integrated Learning

The course utilizes a flexible, blended-learning approach, combining pre-recorded lectures with live online workshops to accommodate working professionals. A standout feature is the inclusion of industry-led modules, where experts from Eli Lilly contribute content, and select pathways offer on-campus demonstrations within the School’s state-of-the-art analytical suite. This setup ensures that participants gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical, hands-on experience in separation science and bioprocess control, making them highly competitive candidates for roles in one of the world's fastest-growing healthcare industries.