CAO Code LY818

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science

4 years / Level 8 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science option 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.

Common Entry Course

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

Science (Common Entry)

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Biochemistry	Mandatory	10	7
	Instrumentation 1	Mandatory	10	7
	Data Methods for Science	Mandatory	5	4
	Organic Chemistry	Mandatory	5	5
4	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Mandatory	5	4
	Physical/Inorganic Chemistry	Mandatory	10	7
	Medicinal Drug Discovery and Design	Mandatory	5	3
	Instrumentation 2	Mandatory	10	7

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

Year Four

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

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

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

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six 06/H7
Maths 06/H7
English or Irish 06/H7
At least two H5

Number of Places	32

Information for:

Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Government Agencies
Pharmaceutical
Medical Devices

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Quality Manager
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Analytical Chemist

Employer Testimonials

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.lyit.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