Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis) – BSc

CAO Points: 258
Campus: Athlone
years: 3

Course Code US733
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Pharmaceutical Sciences & Biotechnology

Course Overview

This programme provides the essential information and skills required for employment in the modern pharmaceutical sector. Students acquire operational knowledge of the development of chemical based and next generation, biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality. Using sophisticated apparatus and instrumentation, you will develop the bench and analytical skills that will give you a range of career options. In addition, we will help to grow the interpersonal skills required for you to interact with colleagues from other disciplines.

This is an ideal programme for students interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry delivering synthetic, formulation, analytical, and transferable skill sets. It combines enabling know-how across a range of methodologies critical to the successful development of marketable therapeutics. In supporting a strong local cluster of drug substance, finished product pharmaceutical, diagnostic reagent, and medical device manufacturing, we regularly consult with companies to maintain the currency of our course provision.

Contact Details

Dr. Noreen Morris

Email: Noreen.Morris@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

Minimum grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

QQI

Any major QQI award with three distinctions and a pass in C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C2017 or Leaving Certificate Maths at O6/H7.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1

Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Mathematics for Scientists
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Information Technology for Scientists
Scientific Computing
Current Scientific Issues through Enquiry Based Learning

Year 2

Mathematics and Statistics for Life and Physical Sciences
Biochemistry
Gene Technology
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Techniques
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Year 3

Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Science
Pharmaceutical Separations
Coordination and Bioinorganic Chemistry
Dosage Form Design
Pharmaceutical Spectroscopy
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Pharmaceutical Materials
Professional and Transferable Skills for Pharmaceutical Scientists
Pharmaceutical Statistics
Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

A number have been successful in securing highly skilled roles in the pharmaceutical laboratory or technical services. Previous graduates have also obtained desirable roles in research (industrial or leading to a higher degree) in colleges or the wider public service such as forensics and environmental monitoring. Others are currently employed in agriculture, food, polymers and beverage concerns.

Further Study

Many graduates progress to programmes of further study such as year 4 of the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science in TUS