BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs (add-on)
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Course Overview
Graduates of the BSc in Pharmaceutical Science and BSc in Bioscience (or equivalent) can progress to this one-year, full-time, honours degree course.
As a student of this course, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of the pharmaceutical industry, from product concept, through to routine manufacture and licencing.
This course has been developed to aid in meeting the growing demand for graduates proficient in data fluency, with an understanding of the regulatory landscape they will face upon entry into an industry-based role.
Understanding the Industry
Ireland’s life sciences sector has a global reputation for excellence in innovation and operations. There are now over 300 companies located nationwide in this rapidly expanding pharmaceutical industry, a major growth area of economic and strategic importance both in Ireland and worldwide. Pharmaceutical scientists perform vital research to drive drug discovery, development, and testing, as part of research teams tasked with introducing new drugs to the marketplace.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have opportunities for employment in the following sectors:
- Biopharmaceutical
- Biomedical
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical Devices
- Health Care
- Nutraceuticals
- Biotechnology
Graduates could expect to compete for positions in
- Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmacovigilance
- Research and Development (For example, Formulation/product, method, process development and validation
- Quality (For example, Quality Control analytical (chemistry or microbiology), Quality Assurance, validations
- Production/Manufacturing Chemist
- Sales
Course Delivery and Modules
This course is delivered via a mixture of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work.
- Drugs and Disease
- Medicinal Natural Products
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmaceutical Science Research Project
- Data Integrity and Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Regulations
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis and Analysis
- Upstreaming and Microbiology Testing
Education Progression
Graduates will be able to progress to taught MSc (Level 9) postgraduate courses and MSc (Level 9) and Ph.D. (Level 10) research courses, either within DkIT or other HEIs.
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
BSc in Applied Bioscience or BSc in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent, with an overall Pass
How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).