SECTION 7 – SCIENCE SPECIALISED DEGREES
BSc Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry CAO Code: MH210 | CAO Points 2017: 444
CAO Code: MH210 CAO Points 2017: 444 CAO Points Range 2016: 450-525 Places 2017: 23
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability Mature Applicants: See p. 196 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 201 QQI Link: See p. 198 Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English
>In this programme you will receive an excellent education in a range of different aspects of Chemistry, with a focus on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry and Biology.
>Chemistry is taken with: Mathematics, Biology and one other Science subject or Critical Skills in first year, with Biology and Mathematics or Electives in second year and with Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry and Biology in third year.
>In fourth year you will have the opportunity to undertake a six-month work placement/internship (subject to availability), as well as take courses in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry and Biology.
Why choose this degree? >If you are interested in the areas of Chemistry that are important for the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, then this is the degree for you.
>You will have the opportunity to go on site visits to see the workings of pharmaceutical companies. A six-month work placement/internship, subject to availability, will give you an insight into the working environment of a professional chemist and help you to improve your career prospects.
>This innovative programme develops skills in problem-solving, communication, scientific writing and presentation – all highly valued in the workforce. These transferable skills will help provide employment opportunities in Chemistry and non-chemistry based careers.
& Science subject (one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) & O4/H7 in Mathematics Duration: 4 years Placement Option: Yes - subject to availability
Options after graduation? >The pharma-chemical industry in Ireland employs more than 25,000 people and produces €39bn in annual exports. Chemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, agrochemical firms, oil companies and manufacturers of detergents, paints and cosmetics.
>Employment in the business sector and government organisations e.g. forensic science, journalism and the health services.
>Postgraduate study options include: Research MSc and PhD in Chemistry.
Maynooth Education
Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 8 for details.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Chemistry, Science Building
chemistry.department@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 3770
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chemistry
You might also like Biotechnology p. 168
Chemistry in BSc Science (MH201) - see section 6 Science Education p. 175
Course structure 1st year
> Biology > Chemistry > Mathematics > 1 other subject (Computer Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics or Critical Skills)
Possible topics 1st year
> From Cell to Organism > Biological Function and Diversity > General Chemistry
2nd year
> Chemistry > Biology > Pharmaceutical Chemistry Workshops
> Mathematics > Optional 10 credit Electives (see p. 8 for details)
3rd and Final year
> Chemistry > Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry
> Biology > Work placement/internship (subject to availability)
2nd year
> Biochemistry, Molecular Biology of the Cell
> Biotechnology Processes, Cellular Biotechnology
> Organic Chemistry > Spectroscopy and Analytical Chemistry
> Inorganic Chemistry Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses 173
3rd year
> Introduction to Immunology, Molecular Biology
> Organic Chemistry, Heterocyclic and Natural Product Chemistry
> Biomedical Chemistry of Drug Action
Final year
> Medical Mycology > Bioinorganic Chemistry and Metals in Medicine
> Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
>Work placement/internship (subject to availability)
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