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CAO Points: 291
Campus: Athlone
years: 4
This unique Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) internationally accredited programme provides the essential information and skills required for employment in the pharmaceutical sector. Given the wide range of disciplines required in driving modern manufacturing approaches this multidisciplinary course covers chemical-based and next generation biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality.
The pharmaceutical sciences are typically concerned with methods and techniques to minimise toxicity and optimise therapeutic efficacy, maximize product yield, how to circumvent difficulties with drug absorption or unwanted distribution and premature inactivation or elimination. It also explores which new generation technologies such as nano-encapsulation and stimuli-sensitive polymers are most suitable to achieve beneficial drug delivery. The core experience across the modules is the exploration of the structure-property relationships of drugs and pharmaceutical materials. Using sophisticated apparatus and instrumentation, our graduates will develop the skills that will give them a range of career options.
In addition, we will help to grow the interpersonal attributes required for you to interact with colleagues from other disciplines.
The continued growth and prosperity of the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland is is highly dependent on the generation and attraction of skilled graduates and this course is designed to give you the knowledge and competence to enter industry or proceed to further postgraduate education. The Midlands Region is a hub for many pharma and health care companies and this degree programme supports that growth.
Y4 students of the programme also have the opportunity to participate in one of the annual regional conferences of the Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network.
The Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) is the UK-based professional membership body for Pharmaceutical Scientists. TUS is currently the only Irish APS-Accredited Institution for its BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Also, this is recognised for professional graduate admission to the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland (GradICI)
Jim Roche
Email: Jim.Roche@tus.ie
Leaving Certificate Grade H5 in two higher-level subjects, plus four subjects at Grade 06 at ordinary level. Subjects to include Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
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.
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 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.
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
Mathematics and Statistics for Life and Physical Sciences
Biochemistry
Gene Technology
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Techniques
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
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
Project Theory & Practice
Contemporary Issues in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
Pharmacology
Metals in Medicine
API Discovery & Development
Bio-analytical Techniques in Therapeutics
Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmaceutical Experimental Design & Validation
Medical Devices & Advanced Therapies
Pharmacognosy and Natural Products
Graduates may expect to find rewarding careers and well-remunerated positions in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals sector, whether in an API/biologic drugs plant or in a finished drug product manufacturing facility. A substantial cohort are employed in analytical services, or in the related sectors of diagnostics’ manufacture and polymer characterisation. A number of graduates have been successful in securing roles in highly skilled technical services; others have found jobs in regulatory affairs where they interface with national, EU or other international State bodies such as the US FDA in support of marketing authorisation applications from their employer.
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere.