Pharmaceutical Science South East Technological University

Overview

This Pharmaceutical Science programme from South East Technological University enables graduates to obtain a worthwhile qualification after three years of study.

Institute of Technology Carlow students will study a broad range of scientific subjects that are important for the discovery, development and manufacture of drugs and therapies.

A strong emphasis is placed on practical work in the laboratory, where students will get hands-on experience of using a wide range of techniques and instrumentation.

A research project is included in the final year, allowing the student to work independently in an area of interest to them, developing their research and problem-solving skills.

The programme allows a more flexible progression to further qualifications such as transfer to the fourth year of a related honours degree at SETU Waterford or elsewhere.

Career Opportunities:

The main career opportunities are in the pharmaceutical and related industries in areas such as:

• Laboratory analysis

• Quality assurance

• Research and development of pharmaceutical products

• Environmental analysis

Graduates have found widespread employment in the large number of pharmaceutical industries in the southeast and beyond.

Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges.