Pharmaceutical Sciences (Hons) Technological University of the Shannon

Overview

Given the wide range of disciplines required in driving modern manufacturing approaches this  Pharmaceutical Sciences (Hons)  programme at the Technological University of the Shannon  covers chemical-based and next generation biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality.

The pharmaceutical sciences are typically concerned with methods and techniques to minimise toxicity and optimise therapeutic efficacy, maximize product yield, and how to circumvent difficulties with drug absorption or unwanted distribution and premature inactivation or elimination. It also explores which new generation technologies such as nano-encapsulation and stimuli-sensitive polymers are most suitable to achieve beneficial drug delivery. The core experience across the modules is the exploration of the structure-property relationships of drugs and pharmaceutical materials. Using sophisticated apparatus and instrumentation, our graduates will develop the skills that will give them a range of career options within a dynamic jobs market.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may expect to find rewarding careers and well-remunerated positions in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals sector, whether in an API/biologic drugs plant or in a finished drug product manufacturing facility. A substantial cohort are employed in analytical services, or in the related sectors of diagnostics’ manufacture and polymer characterisation. 

A number of graduates have been successful in securing roles in highly skilled technical services; others have found jobs in regulatory affairs where they interface with national, EU or other international State bodies such as the US FDA in support of marketing authorisation applications from their employer.