Master in Biopharmaceutical Engineering Year Industry Msc

At Queen's University Belfast, tuition is 28,100 GBP per year.

This programme is distinguished by its direct, formal collaboration with Eli Lilly, a global leader in the pharmaceutical sector. Students benefit from industry-led teaching, with a dedicated module delivered entirely by Eli Lilly experts, alongside opportunities for site visits to their production facilities. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between fundamental chemical engineering principles and the practical demands of biopharmaceutical production, covering everything from therapeutic protein identification to downstream purification.

Designed for those aiming for high-level careers in the rapidly expanding global biopharmaceutical sector, the course leverages Queen’s University Belfast’s state-of-the-art pharmaceutical analysis suite. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced separation science, including chromatography and solid-state NMR, ensuring graduates are equipped with the technical proficiency required to enter a market currently valued in the hundreds of billions. With a strong emphasis on mathematical engineering approaches and regulatory compliance, the programme provides both the theoretical depth and the real-world industrial context necessary for international employability.

Industrial Integration

The programme offers a dedicated Year in Industry, providing students with the opportunity to embed themselves within a professional biopharmaceutical work environment. This placement year is supported by training in application processes and professional development, allowing students to apply their academic learning to industrial challenges while gaining critical professional experience in the UK, Ireland, or further afield.

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.