MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis with International Industrial Placement
Queen's University Belfast
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Our industrial partners are always telling us they need people like you. Analysts are among the most sought after professionals with some of the highest employability rates.Experience in a pharmaceutical company can help you decide if you enjoy working in industry or prefer research/academic career. Placements also improve employability prospects as a lot of placement students get offered a job immediately after they complete their degree.You will receive practical training on state-of-the-art ...Read more

Our industrial partners are always telling us they need people like you. Analysts are among the most sought after professionals with some of the highest employability rates.Experience in a pharmaceutical company can help you decide if you enjoy working in industry or prefer research/academic career. Placements also improve employability prospects as a lot of placement students get offered a job immediately after they complete their degree.You will receive practical training on state-of-the-art separation techniques, such as HPLC/MS and GC/MS, in the purpose built Pharmaceutical Analysis lab designed in partnership with Agilent (a world-leading instrument manufacturer). International placement can be done in ANY country in the world, in an appropriate company (subject to visa requirements). They are open to both local and International students. It will depend on where you choose to do a placement.

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Amalia
11 Jan 26

As a happy student, I get a lot of support and feedback is heard in all the possible ways and acted upon. The communication between clubs and societies and the student union could..Read more

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ellen
11 Jan 26

Literally everything about QUB is amazing. I had a terrible experience in secondary school but how welcome I feel at Queens is unbelievable. I’ve never been..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Chemistry, Pharmacy or a closely allied subject. Performance in key modules will be taken into consideration. Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£7,700 per year

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£27,600 per year

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£27,600 per year

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