Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry
This chemistry degree focuses on how chemistry can be used for medicinal applications, including drug design, synthesis, and delivery.
It will give you skills and expertise in synthetic chemistry that can be applied in the pharmaceutical and other industries. You can anticipate working in the pharmaceutical industry, facilitating the development of new and better medicines, as well as the chemical (paints, dyes, adhesives, inks) and allied industries (food, beverages, medical devices, cosmetics, semiconductors).
The skillsets you'll acquire will provide you with an excellent basis for working in a variety of areas including production, quality and assurance, technical services, research and development, technical sales or towards a career in the teaching profession.
The course is designed around a core chemistry syllabus in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, and incorporates analytical chemistry. The medicinal chemistry component is introduced in first year and built on in subsequent years. All science subjects in Year 1 are taught on the basis that you may not have studied them at Leaving Certificate. In Year 2, chemical and pharmaceutical processes and technology are explored; in Year 3, you will expand your knowledge of chemistry and its applications to medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical processes.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Year 3 includes a 6-7 month international placement as part of the Erasmus scheme.
Professional Accreditation
The course is recognised by the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland for Graduate Membership and accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Equipment Requirements
Laboratory glasses, laboratory coat and spatula (details provided at induction).
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Subjects |
Higher |
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6 |
2 H5's |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O3/H7 |
O6/H7 |
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Other Grade Requirements |
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| At least H4 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology or Technology | |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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Level 5:
One of the following awards:
Level 6:
Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
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Level 5:
Distinctions in 5 modules required which must include one of the following:
AND one of the following:
AND one of the following:
OR
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In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
- Chemistry Teacher
- Chemistry Technician
- Development Researcher
- Pharmaceutical Analyst
- Pharmaceutical Developer
Graduate Employers
- Amgen
- Henkel
- MSD
- Pfizer
- SK Biotek
Semester 1
- Cell Biology [Mandatory]
- Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Career Development and IT [Mandatory]
- Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
- Physics III – Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Statistics and Classical Analysis [Mandatory]
- Spectroscopy & Thermodynamics [Mandatory]
- Bond & Reactivity Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Environmental Chemistry & Sustainability [Mandatory]
- Chem, Polymer & Pharma Proc. [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Inorganic Chemistry in Action [Mandatory]
- Carbonyl and Stereochemistry [Mandatory]
- Analytical Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Physical and Organic Spectroscopy [Mandatory]
- Medicinal Chem & Formulation [Mandatory]
- Kinetics, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Please note, there is no advanced entry to this course.
I enjoyed my undergraduate studies. I particularly enjoyed the practical element of the course. I believe this practical element is one of the major strengths of the award, bringing a proper sense of the applications of chemistry outside the classroom.
On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or in other higher education institutions. The course meets the requirements as an approved undergraduate degree for the Professional Master of Education (Post Primary) for those who want to teach chemistry and science in secondary schools.