Pharmacology – BSc (Hons)

CAO Points: 307
Campus: Athlone
years: 4

Course Code US865
Level 8
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Pharmaceutical Sciences & Biotechnology

Course Overview

Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of how drugs interact with cells, tissues, and organisms. Pharmacology has the potential to treat or prevent disease and to discover and distribute new therapies to help people lead longer and healthier lives. This exciting, new four-year course aims to produce graduate pharmacologists with an understanding of the impact of drugs on the human body as well as the drug discovery and the development process The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland is thriving and is dependent on skilled graduates. This course is designed to meet those requirements. TUS Pharmacology students will have the opportunity to take part in cutting edge drug development research and industry work placement.

Contact Details

Dr. Natasha McCormack

Email: Natasha.McCormack@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

Grade H5 in two higher- level subjects, Grade 05 in Mathematics at ordinary level, plus three subjects at Grade O6 at ordinary level. Subjects to include 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 Mathematics at O5/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 – Semester 1

Learning and Development for Higher Education
Physics 1.1
Biology 1.1
Chemistry 1.1
Mathematics for Scientists 1.1
Information Technology for Scientists

Year 1 – Semester 2

Physics 1.2
Biology 1.2
Mathematics for Scientists 1.2
Chemistry 1.2
Scientific Computing
Introduction to Pharmacology through Team Based Learning (TBL) 1

Year 2 – Semester 1

Organic Chemistry
Analytical Techniques 1
Gene Technology 2.1
Biochemistry 2.1
Mathematics and Statistics for Life and Physical Scientists 2.1
Microbiology 2.1

Year 2 – Semester 2

Analytical Techniques 2
Gene Technology 2.2
Biochemistry 2.2
Mathematics and Statistics for Life and Physical Scientists 2.2
Human Anatomy
Physiology and Pathophysiology
Introduction to Pharmacology through Team Based Learning (TBL) 2

Year 3 – Semester 1

Quality Control and Experimental Design
Practical Pharmacology
Drug Action and Molecular Pharmacology
Chemical Mediators and Cell Signaling

Year 3 – Semester 2

Pharmacology Placement

Year 4 – Semester 1

Anti-infective and Anticancer Drugs
Drugs and Diseases
Neuropharmacology

Year 4 – Semester 2

Toxicology
Contemporary Issues in Pharmacology
Project Theory & Practice

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

On completing the BSc(Hons) in Pharmacology degree programme, the following career avenues and sectors are available to you:

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Toxicologist

• Clinical Research Associate (CRO)

• Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)

• Biotechnology sector

• Chemical safety and toxicology

• MSc/PhD and a career as a medical or a life-science research scientist

• Higher Education sector

• Professional Masters in Education (PME)

• Graduate Medicine/Veterinary

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere.