Course Summary
This programme will not have another intake until September 2020.
The Pharmaceutical Science Level 7 programme aims to prepare participants for this industry from initial drug design and discovery through to formulation of the final product. The two year degree 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.
IT 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. Modules included in this course are Scientific Communication, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Colloidal Science, Pharmaceutical Formulation, Statistics and Computing, Pharmaceutical Processing and Medical Device Manufacture, Compliance Auditing & Validation and Auditing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. These modules will give graduates an appreciation of Pharmaceutical processes and greatly help them progress in their careers.
Key Course Information
Application Closing Date : 31st August 2020
Entry 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 IT Sligo’s RPL process.
Applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Career Opportunities
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.
Programme Fees
Course Fee for two year course €6,000
Course Format
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS | 05 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY | 05 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS | 05 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION | 05 |
| COLLOIDAL SCIENCE | 10 |
Semester 3
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| STATISTICS AND COMPUTING | 05 |
| COMPLIANCE AUDITING AND VALIDATION | 05 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING AND MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURE | 05 |
Semester 4
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING | 15 |