Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science
If you’re interested in how new drugs and therapies are discovered and developed, this course may be right for you. It covers the full process of development, as well as technical, regulatory and management aspects.
Pharmaceutical Science combines a broad range of biology and chemistry disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies. The course covers the development from discovery through to the formulation of medicines.
In Year 1, you’ll gain fundamental knowledge in chemistry and biology. In Years 2 and 3, you’re introduced to pharmaceutical-focused modules. You’ll also be introduced to the technical, regulatory and management aspects of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Year 4, includes modules such as Bioprocess Technology, Drug Synthesis, Advanced Statistics and Biopharma and Cell Technology. The course work is almost equally divided between practical laboratory and lecture classes.
Study Abroad Opportunities
You may chose to complete your 6-8 month work experience in a European country as part of the Erasmus programme.
Work Placement
Year 3, includes a work placement of 6-8 months, as part of the Student Industrial Placement Programme (SIPP). Many graduates have been employed on graduation by the company with which they completed their work placement.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Subjects |
Higher |
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6 |
2 H5's |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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F2/O6/H7 |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
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Any full Level 5 or 6 award |
3 Distinctions |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
- Senior Process Technologist
- Regulatory Compliance Supervisor
- Process Development Lead
- Microbiologist
- Lead Environmental Monitor Officer
- Manufacturing Manager
- Technical Sales Manager
Semester 1
- Biology 1 [Mandatory]
- Chemistry I [Mandatory]
- Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
- Laboratory Skills I [Mandatory]
- Mathematics 1 for Science Students [Mandatory]
- Physics 1 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Principles of Biochemistry [Mandatory]
- Drug Formulation [Mandatory]
- Lab Skills III(Pharma Science III) [Mandatory]
- Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Pharmaceutical Analysis [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Systems [Mandatory]
- Lab Skills V (Pharma Science) [Mandatory]
- Organic Chemistry 3 [Mandatory]
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology [Mandatory]
- Aseptic Manufacture [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Advanced entry applications are currently not accepted to this course.
I really enjoyed my time working with the friendly and supportive staff, many of whom had previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry. Working in the pharmaceutical pilot plant on campus to complete my final-year project was a memorable experience and stood to me in industry. My work placement highlighted what I was to expect after graduating from the course and the relevance of the modules I studied.
On graduation, you’ll be equipped to enter the pharma or biopharma industries or you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.