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Overview
The Pharmaceutical Science (Hons) from Waterford Institute of Technology provides graduates with a range of transferable skills so that graduates are qualified for a wide range of science-based industries.
Students will be exposed to a broad range of subjects and laboratory instrumentation relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. A research project is also carried out in year 4. A six-month work placement is included in the third year of the course.
The pharmaceutical industry makes a vital contribution to society through the development and production of drugs such as antibiotics for infectious diseases, cancer treatment drugs and antiviral drugs for HIV. The pharmaceutical sector plays a vital role in Ireland’s economy with over 150 pharmaceutical companies, including 13 of the world’s top 15. There is a strong demand for graduates qualified in pharmaceutical science and employment prospects are excellent.
Careers
A degree in pharmaceutical science will provide graduates with skills that are much sought after in a range of sectors including:
- Pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical industries
- Quality control & quality assurance
- Laboratory analysis
- Research & development
- Education & teaching after completing a Professional Master of Education
- Food & drinks industry
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introductory Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Physical & Organic Chemistry
- Physics for Scientists
- Mathematics for Scientists
- Introduction to ICT for Scientists
- Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
- Spectroscopic Techniques
- Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Techniques
- Physical ChemistryI
- Anorganic Chemistry
- Statistics for Scientists
- Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Processing
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Biopharmaceutical Science
- Laboratory Data Analysis and Presentation
- Applied Mathematics for Scientists
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Quality Methodologies
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis and Characterisation
- Pharmaceutical Formulation & Drug Delivery
- Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- Pharmacology, Drug Design & Synthesis
- Pharmaceuticals and Natural Products
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine Pharmacy Health Sciences View 33 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum entry requirements:
- 2 subjects: H5
- 4 subjects: O6/H7
- English or Irish: O6/H7
- Mathematics: O6/H7
Tuition Fee
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International
10250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10250 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Waterford
670 - 1050 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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