Biopharmaceutical Development (Industrial Placement) MSc

University of Leeds

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. Biopharmaceutical drugs are completely revolutionising the way we treat patients and fight diseases such as cancer and arthritis. Because of this there has been an explosion of growth in the sector, creating a huge demand for talented, well-trained graduates. Designed, developed and delivered in partnership with Labcorp Drug Development (formerly known as Covance), this programme provides you with a springboard into a career in this industry. For more information on this ever increasing demand in the sector, please read our news article The Biopharmaceutical industry needs you!Course highlightsThis programme has been recognised for its industry relevant training, receiving the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award 2023. Designed to fast-track you into the industry. You’ll undertake a 12-month paid position in the industry as part of the course earning up to £20, 000. You will gain an integrated understanding of the full biological drug development pathway. Accumulate a deep understanding of the regulatory framework. Learn from world-leading tutors from academia and industry. Learn how to operate in a corporate environment. This course is 20-months long and includes a 12-month industrial placement. We also offer a 12-month long MSc Biopharmaceutical Development course which includes a research project. FacilitiesThe Course provides practical training using the latest research laboratory facilities many of which are within the Biomolecule Production/Purification facility of the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, and site visits to industrial plants to see the scale up of manufacturing facilities and clinical trial facilities. Application deadline: 31 August 2025.