Study location	Ireland, ATU Letterkenny
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc(Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science)
Course code	0068/0229

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details

More information	atu.ie/..cinal-science-on-campus-full-time

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science option will prepare you for a career primarily as a pharmaceutical scientist. This degree course is intrinsically multidisciplinary in nature and will open a world of career opportunities across a diverse range of sectors.

This degree course is intrinsically multidisciplinary in nature. You’ll spend extensive time studying in state-of-the-art laboratories, preparing you for the work environment upon graduation. You’ll study the full range of core science subjects, with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical science and medical devices. You’ll develop key analytical skills that can be applied in industrial, research and government laboratories, where your knowledge of the needs of the modern pharmaceutical industry can also be harnessed for a successful career in the medicinal product sector and related chemical industries.

After graduating you’ll be able to consider a career as an Analytical Scientist, Research & Development Scientist and Quality Specialist. This programme also meets the registration requirements of the Teaching Council of Ireland in respect of the curricular subject Chemistry.

Career opportunities

Career Pathways
The main employers are:

Education

Government Agencies

Medical Devices Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:

Analytical Chemist

Chemistry Teacher

Pharmaceutical Scientist