Overview

The Pharmaceutical Science programme from the Atlantic Technological University provides students with a comprehensive but thorough introduction to a wide range of chemical and technological disciplines as they relate to the study and production of medicinal products.

ATU Sligo has strong links with the pharmaceutical industry which ensures that our courses offer the vital skills and knowledge that are required in this expanding sector. The programme comprises core pharmaceutical industry subjects with emphasis being placed on modern operations technology. These modules will give graduates an appreciation of Pharmaceutical processes and greatly help them progress in their careers.

Careers

Graduates from this programme can expect to find employment in the Pharmaceutical sector. Graduates are typically employed in Scientific, Operations and Quality Assurance/Control positions in industry both in Ireland and abroad. Their work may involve the manufacture of novel medicines, process validation and process optimization.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmaceutical Processing and Medical Device Manufacture

Statistics for Scientists

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Active Ingredient Synthesis

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Sligo, Ireland

Disciplines

Pharmacy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Level 6 on the NFQ (Higher Certificate) in Science or in a cognate area. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant experience will also be considered through ATU Sligos RPL process.Applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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6900 EUR / year

≈ 6900 EUR / year

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