The Pharmaceutical Analysis MSc at Queen's University Belfast is engineered for individuals with a background in chemistry, pharmacy, or related sciences who aspire to excel in the pharmaceutical industry. This postgraduate degree addresses the critical and ongoing demand for highly skilled analysts by providing advanced knowledge and practical expertise in laboratory analysis. You will delve into fundamental and sophisticated separation techniques, spectroscopic methods, and characterisation tools, gaining essential skills for quality assurance and control within pharmaceutical settings. This programme is ideal for those seeking to deepen their analytical capabilities and contribute to vital industry needs.
You will engage with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, practising techniques such as HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry, alongside Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and thermal analysis. Studied on campus full-time over one year, your learning will blend theoretical understanding with extensive laboratory sessions and coursework. A significant component is your research project, where you will spend 2-3 months in a laboratory, potentially with an industrial partner like Almac, culminating in a dissertation. You will graduate with a Masters degree and the specialised analytical and scientific reporting skills sought after by pharmaceutical companies and regulatory bodies.