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Discover how your students can make an incredible start to their careers in the pharmaceutical industry at the School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast.

We are delighted to invite careers teachers from across Northern Ireland to an exclusive afternoon briefing focused on our BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences and BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programmes.

This session is designed to support you in advising students who are interested in entering careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors, including roles in industry, research, regulation and further postgraduate study.

The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast is an exciting and dynamic place to study and is recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research. Queen’s is ranked 19th in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2025) and 1st in the UK for career prospects in Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2026 Guardian University Guide), with strong links to employers across industry, healthcare and research. Our world‑leading research directly informs our teaching, ensuring that students learn from active experts at the forefront of discovery and gain the future‑ready skills needed to thrive in an evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

What the session will cover:

  • An overview of BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences and BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, including curriculum structure and student experience
  • Highlight career pathways and graduate destinations associated with each programme
  • Admissions insights, including entry requirements and application timelines
  • Engage directly with academic staff, admissions colleagues, industry representatives and current students

The afternoon will conclude with informal networking, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and gather up-to-date information to support student guidance in your school or college.

Places for this event are limited, and registration is required – to register to attend, please complete the form below!

Photographs and/or video footage will be taken throughout this event, by confirming your attendance you are confirming your consent. This footage could be used by the University for marketing and publicity, including and not limited to, publications, campaigns, social media and on our website.

Please contact askmhls@qub.ac.uk in advance of the event if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.

 

Date:  Thursday 26 March 2026 

Time: 3pm to 4.30pm 

Venue: Whitla Hall, Queen's University Belfast 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Discover how our programmes in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology prepare graduates for success in the pharmaceutical industry

GET INVOLVED AND EXPLORE QUEEN'S

Take part in networking opportunities and meet with academics, industry representatives and current students.

LEARN ABOUT ADMISSIONS

Gain insights into the entrance requirements, timelines and process to help advise your students.

 

 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PLACE USING THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW (YOU MAY NEED TO SCROLL DOWN TO FIND THE SUBMIT BUTTON)

All data is held and processed by the University in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and will be not be disclosed to any third parties. Personal data is never sold to a third party. For more information about how your personal data is stored and used, please visit our Legal page or see our Student Privacy Statement.

2ND

in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy

*Guardian University Guide 2026
19th

in the world for Pharmacology and Pharmacy

*2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject
1st

in the UK for career prospects for Pharmacy and Pharmacology

*2026 Guardian University Guide 

CONTACT

If you have any queries about the event please contact us below:

askmhls@qub.ac.uk

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