Master in Pharmaceutical Analysis Msc

For MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis, applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jun 15, 2027; tuition is 26,000 GBP per year.

Step into a purpose-built facility designed in partnership with Agilent—a global leader in instrumentation—to master the separation techniques that define modern drug development. This programme is specifically engineered to bridge the gap between academic theory and the high-stakes requirements of the pharmaceutical sector, placing you at the heart of one of Europe's most significant pharmaceutical hubs.

Whether you are a recent chemistry or life sciences graduate or a professional looking to upskill, this course offers a hands-on environment where you will work with state-of-the-art equipment including HPLC/MS, GC/MS, and high-end NMR spectrometers. The curriculum is heavily influenced by industrial partners, ensuring that what you learn—from regulatory compliance to advanced spectroscopic methods—is directly applicable to real-world challenges in industry and academia.

Distinctive Hands-on Training

• Industrial Relevance: Course content is shaped by the needs of the pharmaceutical industry, featuring guest lectures from field experts.
• Advanced Instrumentation: Gain proficiency in thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), X-ray crystallography (PXRD, XRD), and Raman microscopy.
• Flexible Delivery: Designed to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals, with teaching structured to support day-release models.
• Research-Led: Study within a School consistently ranked for high research intensity in Chemistry, with access to unique regional facilities like the 500 MHz solid-state NMR spectrometer.

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.