Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) at Queens University Belfast

The Pharmaceutical Industry in the UK has a greater impact on the UK economy than any other high-tech industry. Employing 73,000 people, the pharmaceutical industry offers graduates a chance to play an important role in the development of new medicines with employment opportunities existing at all stages of the drug development process. Graduates may find themselves involved in early drug discovery processes, preclinical work, clinical trials or approval and launch of a new medicine.

Students choosing the BSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) will be taught by world-leading experts in their field who work closely with the Pharmaceutical and related industries. They will be confronted by innovative and flexible teaching methods and will be provided a range of work-related learning (including placement) opportunities to equip them with the essential skills required by employers. The engaging and dynamic curriculum allows you to understand the fundamental science underpinning the discovery of new therapeutic compounds and their translation into marketed drug products.