Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science

1 year / Level 8 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

The Bachelor of (Honours) Science in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science is designed to build on knowledge gained in a Level 7 B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science and to broaden the scope and depth of this knowledge. It may be completed in one academic year (2 semesters) or on a part-time basis (ACCS).

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year Four

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
7	Analytical Science	Mandatory	10	6
	Toxicology	Mandatory	10	7
	Research Project Design	Mandatory	5	3
	Medicinal Chemistry	Mandatory	5	3
8	Pharmaceutical Processes	Mandatory	10	6
	Operational Management and Lean Techniques	Mandatory	5	3
	Research Project	Mandatory	10	3
	Medicinal Protein Chemistry	Mandatory	5	3

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Master and Doctoral degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

This is two semester, add-on, Honours Degree programme for students who have achieved a Level 7 B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science. Students who have completed an equivalent programme at Level 7 with appropriate learning outcomes would also be considered for acceptance.

Number of Places	18

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Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Goverment Agencies
Pharmaceutical
Medical Devices

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Pharmaceutical Scientist
Analytical Chemist
Quality Manager

Employer Testimonials

How To Apply Download Application Form Download Prospectus

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186309 /+353 (0)74 9186310

Head of Department Dr Kim Mc Fadden
Email: science@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186309

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Life & Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Hons)