CAO Code AU270
  Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Ord)

Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science

3 years  /    Level 7  /    Full-time

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science is a three-year programme, that will prepare you for a career as a Pharmaceutical scientist. It’s a fascinating field that will open up a world of career opportunities across a diverse range of sectors.

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

SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
1 Introductory Biology Mandatory 5 5
Chemistry 1 Mandatory 5 5
Physics 1 Mandatory 5 5
Mathematical Skills for Science 1 Mandatory 5 4
Transferable Skills 1 Mandatory 5 3
Laboratory Skills and Safety Mandatory 5 3
2 Animal & Plant Biology Mandatory 5 5
Chemistry 2 Mandatory 5 5
Physics 2 Mandatory 5 5
Mathematical Skills for Science 2 Mandatory 5 4
Science and Society Mandatory 5 3
Communications and IT Skills for Science Mandatory 5 3
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
3 Biochemistry Mandatory 10 7
Organic Chemistry Mandatory 10 7
Instrumentation 1 Mandatory 10 7
Data Methods for Science Mandatory 5 4
4 Inorganic Chemistry Mandatory 5 5
Instrumentation 2 Mandatory 10 7
Medicinal Drug Discovery and Design Mandatory 5 3
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Mandatory 5 4
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
5 Pharmaceutical Analysis Mandatory 10 6
Pharmacutical Microbiology and Cleanroom Technology Mandatory 10 6
Research Skills Mandatory 5 3
Pharmacology Mandatory 5 3
6 Medicinal Drug Analysis Mandatory 10 7
Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products Mandatory 5 3
Industial Processes and Medical Devices Mandatory 10 7
Quality & Regulations Mandatory 5 3

Add-on Courses

On successful completion of this programme, learners may transfer to the following programmes at LYIT:

Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:
Non-EU Fees: €10,500

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