Program Overview

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Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry

Overview

This chemistry degree focuses on how chemistry can be used for medicinal applications, including drug design, synthesis, and delivery. It will give you skills and expertise in synthetic chemistry that can be applied in the pharmaceutical and other industries.

Course Details

• Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry
• TU Code: TU852
• CAO Point Range 2024: 423−532
• NFQ Level: Level 8
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• ECTS Credits: 240
• Duration: 4 years
• Number of Places: 25
• Location: Grangegorman

Fees

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What is... Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry?

This chemistry degree focuses on how chemistry can be used for medicinal applications, including drug design, synthesis, and delivery. It will give you skills and expertise in synthetic chemistry that can be applied in the pharmaceutical and other industries.

Career Opportunities

• Chemistry Teacher
• Chemistry Technician
• Development Researcher
• Pharmaceutical Analyst
• Pharmaceutical Developer

Graduate Employers

• Amgen
• Henkel
• MSD
• Pfizer
• SK Biotek

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1:
  • Career Development and IT [Mandatory]
  • Cell Biology [Mandatory]
  • Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
  • Physics III – Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Human Body and Disease [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Microbiology [Mandatory]
  • Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Career Development and IT [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]
  • Physics I: Mechanics, Properties of matter and Modern Physics [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Statistics and Classical Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Spectroscopy & Thermodynamics [Mandatory]
  • Bond & Reactivity Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Environmental Chemistry & Sustainability [Mandatory]
  • Chem, Polymer & Pharma Proc. [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Spectroscopy & Chromatography [Mandatory]
  • Kinetics and Electrochemistry [Mandatory]
  • Materials, Bio-structures and Spectroscopy A [Mandatory]
  • Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry [Mandatory]
  • Principles of Drug Action [Mandatory]
  • Workplace Regs & Prof Dev [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Semester 1:
  • Inorganic Chemistry in Action [Mandatory]
  • Carbonyl and Stereochemistry [Mandatory]
  • Analytical Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Physical and Organic Spectroscopy [Mandatory]
  • Medicinal Chem & Formulation [Mandatory]
  • Kinetics, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Placement (Part A) [Mandatory]
  • Placement (Part B) [Mandatory]

Year Four

• Semester 1:
  • Surface Chemistry & Photochemistry [Mandatory]
  • Advanced Inorganic Topics [Mandatory]
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Pharmaceutical and Solid State Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Processes [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Advanced Organic Synthesis [Mandatory]
  • Topics in Medicinal Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Project [Mandatory]
  • Kinetics & Spectroscopy [Mandatory]

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O3/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
• Other Grade Requirements: At least H4 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology or Technology

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5 or 6 award in a relevant discipline
• Additional Requirements:
  • Level 5: Distinctions in 5 modules required which must include one of the following: C20011 / 5N2747 Chemistry, C20022 / 5N2748 Food Chemistry
  • Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Year 3 includes a 6-7 month international placement as part of the Erasmus scheme.

Work Placement

There is a work placement element to this course.

Professional Accreditation

The course is recognised by the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland for Graduate Membership and accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Equipment Requirements

Laboratory glasses, laboratory coat and spatula (details provided at induction).

What our students say

"I enjoyed my undergraduate studies. I particularly enjoyed the practical element of the course. I believe this practical element is one of the major strengths of the award, bringing a proper sense of the applications of chemistry outside the classroom."

Progression

On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or in other higher education institutions. The course meets the requirements as an approved undergraduate degree for the Professional Master of Education (Post Primary) for those who want to teach chemistry and science in secondary schools.