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PostgraduateMSc

Biopharmaceutical Development (Industrial Placement)

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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20 monthsDuration
£37,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leeds, the MSc Biopharmaceutical Development (Industrial Placement) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 20-month full-time structure. Do you want to develop the medicines of the future? Be at the cutting edge of modern medicine, gain invaluable experience, make essential connections, and be paid for your efforts. This Biopharmaceutical Development with Industrial Placement Masters is your opportunity to develop and build the necessary skill-set needed to flourish within the field of biopharmaceutical discovery & development. What better way to start your career than with a paid 12-month placement, earning up to £20,000 whilst working with an industry leading company. International tuition fees are £37,500 per year, home/UK fees are £22,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Biopharmaceutical Discovery and Development
Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Formulation Science and Drug Delivery
Clinical Trial Design and Management
Bioanalytical Techniques and Quality Assurance
Industrial Placement Project
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,500

per year

Total Course Cost (20 months)£75,000

Home Student Fee

£22,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£30,500
3 years£21,000£26,500£35,000
5 years£26,500£32,500£43,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Biopharmaceutical Development (Industrial Placement) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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