Pharmaceutical and Chemical Analysis – MSc/PgD

at Technological University of Shannon - Athlone

Modules:
 

• Advanced Analytical Techniques
• Bioanalytical Methods with Toxicology
• Standards and Regulation in the Pharmaceutical Laboratory
• Research Methods and Professional Development Skills
• Characterisation of Pharmaceutical Materials and Polymers

• Eligible candidates for the MSc/PgD should hold a first (1H) or a second-class honours (2H1 or 2H2) award class in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or an international equivalent in a subject(s) related to that of the MSc/PgD programme (some examples of specialisation in honours degree programmes may include cognate areas such as: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Drug and Medicinal Product Analysis, Forensic and Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical Science, Toxicology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry etc. or an equivalent qualification).
   
• Non-EU nationals must provide evidence of ability to take classes through the medium of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).  Applicants may be required to attend TUS for an interview.  An online Zoom/Skype/MS Teams interview may be arranged for international students.

International Tuition fees:
€16,500

Potential careers:
 

• Analytical Chemist (working in areas such as: chemical analysis, drug formulation and development, product validation, toxicology)
• Analytical Scientist
• Bioanalytical Scientist
• Toxicologist
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Quality Control Analyst
• Validation Specialist
• Product/Process Development Scientist
• Researcher (working in Research and Development)
• PhD Researcher (in a cognate area related to the pharmaceutical and chemical sciences)