BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

Why Study Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science?
This programme focuses on the practical application of chemistry and includes Medicinal Chemistry, Forensic Analysis, Quality Management, Pharmaceutical Science, and Analytical Techniques. Students learn how new medicines are discovered—and how to ensure that they are safe and of high quality. A strong emphasis on practical work and projects gives the students a great experience in all these areas. It prepares graduates for immediate employment in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biomedical and biotechnology sectors. Not all graduates wear white coats. In addition to laboratory work there is a huge demand for graduates from this programme in areas including quality management, quality assurance, training and development, regulatory affairs, marketing and research. In addition, graduates can pursue post-graduate (MSc, PhD) programmes immediately.

There is no need to have studied chemistry for the Leaving Certificate, as the fundamentals of all science subjects are delivered in year one.

Programme Modules
Programme modules include all modules on the Level 7 ordinary degree programme plus the following:

• Chemistry

• Medicinal Chemistry

• Organic/Inorganic Chemistry

• Analytical Techniques

• Practical Techniques

• Industrial Placement

• Research Project

Career Opportunities
Graduates fill vacancies in research and development, quality assurance and regulatory departments within the pharmaceutical, biomedical and research sectors. They also find employment in accreditation, validation and sales and marketing associated with these and other related industries. Opportunities would also exist in areas such as process development and operations, organic synthesis and analysis.

Post-graduate Studies
GMIT honours (Level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide for postgraduate entry.

Other Essential Information
There is a six month industrial placement in year three.