Postgraduate Information Session
Welcome to Queen’s University Belfast Progression Event Page
Welcome and thank you for visiting our page which has been set up to provide you with more information about postgraduate pathways at Queen’s University Belfast
We are planning several events which we invite you and your family to attend and take the opportunity to look at what the University has to offer.
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S?
- We're a world-class university, Queen's is part of an elite UK group of research-intensive universities, known as the Russell Group
- Our research has global impact, We're ranked 4th in the UK for Health and Life Sciences, while 99% percent of our research is world-class or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- You'll be taught by world leading academics, The world-leading research by our academics informs our exceptional teaching; which means a more relevant and valuable degree for you.
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Welcome and Overview of Queen's University Belfast and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Date: Tuesday 12th September 2024
Time: 2 - 5pm (China Time)
Belfast is a UK capital city, welcoming, easy to get around and an affordable place in which to live and study. During this session you will have an opportunity to meet Qingying Lin, Professor David Grieve, Professor Colin McCoy and Dr. Chen Situ from the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, and hear why you should consider Queen's University for your postgraduate study. Meet the team and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to ask any questions during or after the event!
| Time |
Session Schedule |
| 1.30pm |
Venue Open
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| 2.00pm |
Welcome and Introductions, with Professor David Grieve and Qingying Lin Queen’s University Belfast Information Session - Qingying Lin |
| 2.30pm | Hear from our Queen’s University Belfast – China Medical University Joint College and QUB PhD graduate Yaocun Li |
| 3.00pm |
School of Pharmacy Information Session hosted by Professor Colin McCoy, Head of School of Pharmacy
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| 3.30pm |
Tea/ Coffee Break with Refreshments and opportunity to network with QUB staff |
| 4.00pm |
School of Biological Sciences Information Session, hosted by Dr. Chen Situ. |
| 4.30pm |
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science, hosted by Prof David Grieve
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| 5.00pm |
Q & A Session and Event Close
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Please note that Qingying Lin and Professor David Grieve will be on campus the next day Wednesday 13th September for any follow up questions or support with applying to Queen’s University Belfast.
Hear from our students
Yaocun Li, PhD Pharmacy, Materials and Advanced Technologies for Healthcare
My name is Yaocun Li, a final year Ph.D. student from School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast under Professor Ryan Donnelly’s supervision. My current work is focused on microneedle-mediated transdermal administration of ‘difficult-to-deliver’ drugs. I graduated with a BSc degree from China Medical University - Queen’s University Belfast Joint College (CQC) in 2019 and proceeded with my Ph.D. study since then. For the past four years, it has been a pleasure to work in such a professional academic institution where everyone is all deeply committed to high-quality research work. The access to various laboratories, advanced equipment, training courses and libraries has greatly enriched my research life. QUB is also dedicated to supporting students with good care outside of work via several different approaches. Belfast is a nice and safe city for study with reasonable daily expenses. Overall, my time as a Ph.D. student at QUB has been an enriching and enjoyable experience.
Awards and Accreditations
Queen's is recognised as one of the UK'S leading research intensive universities and has a global reputation for excellence
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85th |
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In the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology *QS World Rankings by subject 2024 |
In the world *QS World University Rankings 2024 |
In the Times Higher Education *Impact Rankings 2023 |
In the world for international outlook *Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 |
of Queen's research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent Ref 2021 |
Queen University Belfast – Progression Options
Queen’s has a rich history of welcoming students from Queens College China – Queen’s University Belfast Joint College, and there are many opportunities for CQC graduates to enter onto postgraduate taught and research courses at Queen’s. Students have went on to study research in one of our world leading research centres, or continued to highly specialised MSc programmes.
School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s has been consistently ranked as one of the leading centres for pharmacy education and research in the UK. Research focuses on making real-world improvements for patients through our expertise in pharmaceutical science and practice. Active areas of research within the School include Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, Nano medicine and Bio therapeutics, and Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Formulation. Please click on the links below for more information on MSc and Research Options within the School of Pharmacy
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Our world leading research centres are addressing key global challenges in healthcare by making scientific breakthroughs in mechanisms of disease, translating these to innovative therapeutics and preventive interventions to improve patient outcomes. Thanks to its Research Centres and successful spin out companies and partnerships, we are in an excellent position to drive and influence the future of medical/biomedical research across the globe.
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Aims to enhance the way we use technology in research, food security, microbiology , pathogen biology, disease control and sustainability. The School is dedicated to providing the very best learning experiences and environment with students benefitting from our new £40m School building featuring state-of-the-art teaching, research and laboratory facilities. Potential progression opportunities include:
Funding Opportunities
CQC QUEEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS
The CQC Queen's Scholar Award will be offered to four CQC students beginning their full time Postgraduate Research programme at Queen's University Belfast. The CQC Queen’s Scholarship of £9,000, is awarded as a £3,000 reduction on gross tuition fees each year, up to a maximum of three years.
Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarships 2023/24
Several scholarships will be available and awarded to qualifying CQC students who are progressing to a Postgraduate Research programme at Queen’s University Belfast in 2023/24. Details on how to apply will be available shortly.
Information on the Criteria and Application process
School of Pharmacy Postgraduate Positions
There are a very limited amount of competition based studentships available, these opportunities are primarily available for UK applicants but there will be a small number of awards available for EU/international candidates.
School of Pharmacy Studentships
Queen's University Belfast International Office Awards
Partial fee scholarships offering discount on tuition fees, awards for families attending Queen's, Early Bird Rewards and Queen's Loyalty Scholarships for Alumni.
ACCOMMODATION
Tour state-of-the art rooms in the city centre virtually, check out accommodation options in more detail and get excited about where you want to live. All our accommodation is just 15 minutes walk from campus, either located in the city centre or in our dedicated student village.
En-suite bedroom I Elms BT1 and 2
Studio apartment I Elms BT1 and 2
En-suite bedroom I Elms BT9
VIRTUAL TOUR
At Queen’s you’ll have access to facilities that bring your course to life. We’ve invested over £700 million to keep our constantly evolving campus future ready.
From the state of the art McClay Library, to the cutting edge Computer Science Building, and purpose built School of Law, including a Moot Court Room, we've transformed our historic campus into an innovative learning environment.
Explore Virtual TourTAKE A TOUR OF OUR CAMPUS
Student Life
Students at Queen’s get the best of both worlds
A safe and easy to navigate campus with the wider city of Belfast nearby. We’re famed for our warm welcome and there’s a strong support network and sense of community on campus.
DISABILITY SERVICES
The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment and seeks to ensure that students with a disability or long-term condition have equitable access as far as reasonably possible to all aspects of University life.
Students with a disability or long term condition are encouraged to register with the University's Disability Service to ensure their individual needs are assessed and relevant support recommendations are put in place for their chosen course of study and wider participation in University life.
To find out more please email disability.office@qub.ac.uk
LIFE IN BELFAST
Queen’s is just 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre where there is a buzzing arts, social and sporting scene, all within reach of some of the most stunning coastlines and breath-taking landscapes in the world
Guide to city life
Connect with our staff
CONNECT WITH OUR STAFF
If you have a query about applying to Queen's University Belfast as a graduate please contact:
Qingying Lin q.lin@qub.ac.uk
Dr Shu Li: s.li@qub.ac.uk
General Queries: askmhls@qub.ac.uk