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.

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

Year One

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

Year Two

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

Year Three

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:

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Points Score 160
Minimum Five O6/H7
Maths F2/O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

Number of Places	20

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Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Pharmaceutical Sector
Medical Device Companies
Government Agencies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Analytical Scientist
Research & Development Scientist
Quality Specialist

Employer Testimonials

-- Ciaran Richardson, Randox Teoranta

As a world leader in the research, development and manufacturing of cutting-edge diagnostic solutions, Randox Teoranta continues to invest in developing a highly skilled workforce, geared towards innovation and revolutionising healthcare on a global scale. Our science and engineering graduates from LYIT have played an important role in our R&D, Manufacturing and Engineering teams to date, with graduates from LYIT filling key strategic positions within the company. We find that LYIT graduates display many desirable attributes, including a highly developed knowledge base, strong practical competence and an ability to adapt and refine what they have learnt at LYIT. We are also impressed by the efforts of LYIT staff to ensure that the skills of their graduates are optimised to meet the ever-evolving needs of the diagnostics industry. Randox Teoranta plans significant expansion in the years ahead and we intend that graduates from LYIT will continue to play a key part in this growth, ensuring our position at the forefront of the global diagnostics market.

-- Jason Whooley, Bio-Marine Ingredients Ireland Limited,

From my experience working with LYIT, particularly in highly innovative projects, I found the graduates to be enthusiastic, very bright and committed to their work. I am confident that LYIT graduates have the training and skillset to enable them to become excellent employees and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as an asset to future employers.

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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