Bachelor of Science in Analytical Science

at Institute of Technology Carlow

Course Structure

Lecture and laboratory practical work covers aspects of modern pharmaceutical and formulation development such as the preparation and stress testing of products.

Subjects

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
 

• Fundamental Biology
• Chemistry 1
• Physics 1
• Laboratory Science
• Quantitative Methods 1

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory
 

• Animal and Human Biology
• Chemistry 2
• Physics 2
• Quantitative Methods 2
• Current Concepts in Science

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory
 

• Instrumentation
• Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 1
• Analytical Inorganic Chemistry 1
• Organic and Physical Chemistry 1

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory
 

• Pharmaceutical Science
• Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 2
• Analytical Inorganic Chemistry 2
• Organic and Physical Chemistry 2
• Biomolecules

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory

• Sampling and Separation Science 1
• Spectrochemical Methods
• Physical Chemistry
• Quality Management, Experimental Design and Data Analysis

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory
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• Sampling and Separation Science 2
• Microbiology for Pharmaceutics
• Environmental Science
• Pharmaceutical Processing and Process Analytical Technologies
• Analytical Project and Workplace Planning

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:
 

• 5O6/H7

Subjects required:
 

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Mathematics O6/H7 .

The fees for Bachelor of Science in Analytical Science may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
 

• Primary and secondary pharmaceutical production.
• Pharmaceutical product development and manufacture.
• Quality control in high-volume mass-market manufacturing plant.
• Cleanroom and water-treatment facilities.