Program Overview

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Pharmaceutical Analysis (MSc)

Overview

The MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis is designed to provide advanced training in chemical analysis, with a focus on applications in the pharmaceutical sector. This programme is taught jointly between the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the School of Pharmacy by leading experts in the field.

Course Structure

The course comprises four taught modules, two of which will run during the entire academic year (Sept-May) and two semester-long modules; the first running Sept-Jan and the second Feb-May.

Modules

• Research Project in Pharmaceutical Analysis (60 credits)
• Solid State Pharmaceutical Analysis Methods (40 credits)
• Advanced Separation Science (20 credits)
• Chemical, Biochemical and Spectroscopic Analytical Methods (40 credits)
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Industry (20 credits)

People Teaching You

• Professor Małgorzata Swadzba-Kwasny
• Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
• Professor Steven Bell

Teaching Times

Lectures/practicals will be run over a single day each week to accommodate day-release schemes. Teaching may be available outside normal teaching hours to support employed part-time students.

Learning and Teaching

The course accommodates both full-time and employed part-time students.

• CONTACT TEACHING HOURS (per week):
  • Full-time: 12-20 hours
  • Part-time: 8-12 hours
• STUDY TIME:
  • Coursework: 50 hrs
  • Preparation of written/oral reports: 96 hrs.
  • Private study / revision: 150 hrs.

Assessment

• Written examinations
• Continuous assessment
• Research project dissertation

Facilities

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has seen substantial strategic investment in building new state-of-the-art research laboratories for synthetic and analytical chemistry, as well as catalysis research, with accommodation for over 50 researchers.

What Our Academics Say

• Professor Peter Nockemann: "Recent years have seen an exponential increase in the demand for highly-skilled analytical scientists, both in industry and academia. This course offers advanced training in chemical analysis, with a focus on applications in the pharmaceutical sector."

Career Prospects

This programme is designed to prepare students for employment as analysts in the pharmaceutical and related industries. There is currently a high demand, both locally and internationally, for graduates with analytical skills in this sector.

Employment Links

Many of our previous students have gone on to work for companies such as:

• Almac
• Randox
• Norbrook
• Pfizer

Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for Extra-Curricular Skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £7,300
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £7,300
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £9,250
• EU Other: £25,800
• International: £25,800

Additional Course Costs

Students are required to buy a laboratory coat and laboratory glasses in year 1 at a combined cost of approximately £20. Students can use a locker each year but will have to provide their own padlock.

Entrance Requirements

• Graduate: Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Chemistry, Pharmacy or a closely allied subject.
• International Students: Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.

How to Apply

Apply using our online Queen's Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study. Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.

Module Details

Research Project in Pharmaceutical Analysis

• Module Code: CHM7004
• Credits: 60
• Teaching Period: Summer
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core

Solid State Pharmaceutical Analysis Methods

• Module Code: CHM7002
• Credits: 40
• Teaching Period: Full Year
• Duration: 24 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core

Advanced Separation Science

• Module Code: CHM7001
• Credits: 20
• Teaching Period: Full Year
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core

Chemical, Biochemical and Spectroscopic Analytical Methods

• Module Code: CHM7003
• Credits: 40
• Teaching Period: Full Year
• Duration: 24 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core

Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Industry

• Module Code: PMY7092
• Credits: 20
• Teaching Period: Spring
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core