TA314 - Bachelor of Science Degree - Pharmaceutical Science
About the Course
It is an excellent preparation for students about to follow careers in a modern technologically driven industry that operates to very high standardsPharmaceutical science combines 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 the new treatments and highlights the importance of the regulatory requirements to get a new drug on to the market.
CAO Code: TA 314:
Honours Bachelor of Science Degree Pharmaceutical Science
Length of programme: 3 years
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD
This is a three year programme, first year and second year are common and develop the fundamental knowledge in chemistry and biology. In year 3 the student can specialise in either pharmaceutical science targeted at the chemical based pharmaceutical companies or biopharmaceutical science targeted at the biotechnology based pharmaceutical companies. The student also completes a 6-8 month placement as part of the student industrial placement programme (SIPP). This placement gives the student a considerable advantage when seeking employment after completing the course.Pharmaceutical manufacture and formulation is a rapidly expanding industry in Ireland. Nine out of ten of the top companies in the world have operations in Ireland. ITT Dublin houses an actual fully equipped mini pharmaceutical facility; it is unique in Ireland’s educational sector. Known as the National Pharmaceutical Education Centre, it is where students follow the very exacting procedures involved in making powders, tablets, creams, antibiotics, protein drugs, enzymes and the ingredients used in a range of medical treatments.
The strict regulatory controls and quality assurance guarantees that operate in the industry are paralleled here. Student formulations and analysis are carefully monitored and each stage in the parallel production operates to very demanding industry standards. It is an excellent preparation for students about to follow careers in a modern technologically driven industry that operates to very high standards, and that will attract a large number of young Irish scientists well into the future.What do I Need?
Leaving Cert entry requirements for the Honours Bachelor of Science Degree (Pharmaceuticals)
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects, and a minimum of Grade D3 (Ordinary Level) in 4 other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination, which must include Mathematics and English.
No Leaving Cert Science subject is required for this programme
Recent minimum CAO points: 270
Recent points range for applicants choosing this programme: 485 - 270
Career Opportunities
The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland is an international leader. Opportunities are excellent and graduates are in demand in the following areas: pharmaceutical, health-care, biopharmaceutical, medical devices, biotechnology, and research.
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John Behan (Head of Department) + 353 1 4042403 email john.behan@ittdublin.ie
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404
Further Information
Please visit the Department of Applied Science WebsiteLinks Scheme
3 Distinctions, Laboratory Techniques (CASLT) (with a pass in Level 5 Maths), Food (CASFX) (with a pass in Level 5 Maths and either Biology or physics as elective modules)
