Overview

This Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) (Hons) programme from the Queen's University Belfast aims to create the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists, able to work in all stages of the drug development process as part of a multidisciplinary team. You'll learn about drug discovery, formulation, manufacturing, and regulation with a focus on biologics medicines. Working with some of the world’s leading researchers, you will be exposed to cutting edge technology that will feed into the pharmaceutical industry of the future.

Career opportunities

will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.
The prospects of employment for a graduate with a BSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) degree in the UK are high. Graduates can pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry. Opportunities also exist in areas relating to research and development, manufacturing and supply, commercial or support functions.
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Properties and analysis of drug molecules

Pharmaceutical Physiology

Mathematics and Statistical Skills

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Biotechniques

Microbial Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacy Biotechnology Biochemistry View 286 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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A level requirements

BBB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

BBB including Biology and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

BBB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

Access Course

80% average with no less than 70% in any module including sufficient relevant Level 3 modules in Biology and Chemistry (normally two Chemistry and two Biology). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

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Tuition Fees

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26600 GBP / year

≈ 26600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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