Program Overview

Pharmaceutical Healthcare

Overview

The Pharmaceutical Healthcare course provides students with an integrated curriculum of practice and theory focusing on the key concepts in pharmaceutical sciences and technology. It develops students' knowledge of the fundamental principles, as well as the latest developments and applications, equipping them for employment in a variety of areas within biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as associated industries.

Course Details

• Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Healthcare
• TU Code: TU875
• CAO Point Range 2024: 381−543
• NFQ Level: Level 8
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• ECTS Credits: 240
• Duration: 4 years
• Number of Places: 31
• Location: Grangegorman

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What is Pharmaceutical Healthcare?

The Pharmaceutical Healthcare course provides students with an integrated curriculum of practice and theory focusing on the key concepts in pharmaceutical sciences and technology. It develops students' knowledge of the fundamental principles, as well as the latest developments and applications, equipping them for employment in a variety of areas within biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as associated industries.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Higher: 2 H5's
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O4/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
• Other Grade Requirements: At least O4/H7 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, or Biology.

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5: CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science, CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques
• Additional Requirements: Distinctions required: 5 distinctions from any of the following modules (insert modules)

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.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change, and up-to-date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

Career Opportunities

Since Ireland is home to 24 of the world's top biotech and pharma companies, there are great opportunities for graduates such as:

• Diagnostic Technician
• Product Technician
• Packaging Manager
• Pharmaceutical Technician
• Product Development Scientist
• Process Technologist
• Project Coordinator
• Quality Assurance/Control Manager
• Research and Development
• Compliance/Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Production Manager/Planner
• Medical Lab Assistant
• Brand Technologist/Specialist
• Operations Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Patent Agent
• Technical Author
• Writer/Journalist
• Technical Recruiter
• Account/Client Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Sales Manager Representative
• Academia/Lecturer
• Business Development Executive
• Recruitment Consultant (Pharmaceuticals/Science)

Module Listing

• Year One:
  • Computer Applications and Digital skills [Mandatory]
  • Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Biopharmaceuticals [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Manufacturing and Environmental Monitoring for Pharmaceutical Healthcare [Mandatory]
  • Introductory Physics for Sciences and Health [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics for Pharmaceutical Scientists [Mandatory]
  • Principles of Cellular Biology [Mandatory]
• Year Two:
  • Critical thinking for Biotechnology and related industries [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics for Pharmaceutical Scientists [Mandatory]
  • Principles of Systems Biology [Mandatory]
  • Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Introductory Microbiology [Mandatory]
• Year Three:
  • Natural Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Structural Biochemistry for Food and Pharmaceuticals [Mandatory]
  • Food and Pharmaceutical Instrumentation I [Mandatory]
  • Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology I [Mandatory]
  • Statistics [Mandatory]
  • Quality Systems [Mandatory]
• Year Four:
  • Design of Experiments and Multivariate Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Lean and Six Sigma [Mandatory]
  • Advanced Analysis Techniques for Food, Beverage, Biopharma [Mandatory]
  • Immunology and Diagnostics [Mandatory]
  • Advanced Biotechnology [Mandatory]
  • Bioprocessing [Mandatory]
  • Drug Discovery and Synthesis [Mandatory]
  • Principles of Medicinal Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Process Analytical Technology [Mandatory]

Study Abroad Opportunities

You can choose to study abroad for a semester or year where you will undertake a work placement or project.

Work Placement

A period of industrial placement takes place during Year 3.

What Our Students Say

The BSc Pharmaceutical Healthcare degree provides students with a diverse and thorough background in the pharmaceutical industry. It incorporates a wide range of topics which provide excellent training in scientific principles, self-discipline, practical applications, organisational and computing skills.

I fulfilled my placement in the Immunology Department in the Central Pathology Laboratories, St James’s Hospital, Dublin. I easily transferred theoretical knowledge into practical uses. I am currently working as a QC Analyst performing analysis on Oral Solid Dosage formulations. I now have the option of branching out into multiple fields in the pharmaceutical sector as well as biopharmaceutics.

Progression

On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.