Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis) Technological University of the Shannon

Overview

Students acquire operational knowledge of the development of chemical based and next generation, biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality. Using sophisticated apparatus and instrumentation, you will develop the bench and analytical skills that will give you a range of career options. In addition, we will help to grow the interpersonal skills required for you to interact with colleagues from other disciplines.

This Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis) course at the Technological University of the Shannon is ideal for for students interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry delivering synthetic, formulation, analytical, and transferable skill sets. It combines enabling know-how across a range of methodologies critical to the successful development of marketable therapeutics. In supporting a strong local cluster of drug substance, finished product pharmaceutical, diagnostic reagent, and medical device manufacturing, we regularly consult with companies to maintain the currency of our course provision.

Career Opportunities

A number have been successful in securing highly skilled roles in the pharmaceutical laboratory or technical services. Previous graduates have also obtained desirable roles in research (industrial or leading to a higher degree) in colleges or the wider public service such as forensics and environmental monitoring. Others are currently employed in agriculture, food, polymers and beverage concerns.