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Faculty of Science & Engineering :
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry
MH210 - BSc (Level 8 Honours)
Entrance requirements |
2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish, OD3/HD3 in Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Points 2009 |
350 |
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FETAC link |
Yes |
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Course Outline |
First Year - Chemistry
+ Choose one of Computer Science, Experimental Physics or Mathematical Physics. |
Second Year
- Inorganic and Organic Chemistry - Analytical Methods - Spectroscopy and Physical Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Workshops - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Biotechnology process and Cellular Biotechnology - Mathematics
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Third and Fourth Year
(Sample list): - Modern Analytical Techniques - Chemical and Biological Reactivity - Pharmacology and Toxicology - Polymer Chemistry - Metal and Heterocyclic drugs - Desing and Development Process -Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery - Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinstics - Synthetic Chemistry and Natural Products - Chemistry of Drug Design - Introduction to Immunology - Molecular Biology and Proteomics - Mechanisms of Human Disease + - Six-month work placement* |
* Students may need to budget for additional costs associated with work placements.
Chemistry is a central area of science that underpins almost every aspect of our lives. Chemistry is the study of what happens at the molecular scale – the physical and chemical properties of molecules, their structure, and how they can be made and put to good use. Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry is fundamental to the advancement of medical technologies. It deals with the discovery, development and manufacture of new medicinal compounds and the understanding of disease at the molecular level.
Chemists in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical industries work at the forefront of medical research in the design and synthesis, and the understanding of the mode of action of new drugs for human health. As a student you will focus on the interface between Chemistry and Biology, in subject areas that overlap with the pre-clinical years of a medical degree. You will acquire a valuable skills set, including team working, problem solving, computer literacy and presentation skills. A key element of the programme is the opportunity to undertake a six-month industrial work placement which will give you a significant insight into the industry and improve your career prospects. A previous knowledge of Chemistry is not essential to enrol for this course.
Course Structure
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry is taken as a Single Honours Bachelor of Science degree.
In First Year, students take Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and one other subject from Computer Science, Experimental Physics, and Mathematical Physics. In Second Year, students take Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Mathematics. In Third and Fourth Year, students take Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Chemical Biology.
Following successful selection, a work placement will take place over six months between Third and Fourth Year.
Students also have an opportunity to apply for a number of funded work placements with Biological Chemistry research teams at Maynooth during the summer of Second Year.
Career Options
Graduates are highly sought after by the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biomedical industries, which are hugely important in Ireland and abroad. A wide range of career options are also open in related industries such as nutrition, veterinary, cosmetics, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory affairs, and in government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Forensic Science, and Agriculture.
Postgraduate Options
- MSc
- PhD
Department of Chemistry |
Dr. Denise Rooney Email: ad.rooney@nuim.ie Dr. Trinidad Velasco-Torrijos Email: trinidad.velascotorrijos@nuim.ie Tel: 01 708 3770 Fax: 01 708 3815 http://www.chemistry.nuim.ie |