Chemical And Pharmaceutical Sciences in Dublin City University, Ireland

Chemical And Pharmaceutical Sciences in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

Working in the laboratory plays a vital role in your learning, and because our laboratory facilities are among the most up-to-date, you’ll get the most practical experience possible.

Year One of this course is common with other DCU science courses.

In Year Two, the mainstream chemistry lectures and laboratories are developed in parallel with relevant topics in physics, mathematics, computing and biochemistry.

An integral part of third year is INTRA, which ensures you gain first-hand experience in the applications of chemistry during a period of industrial placement.

The final year of the course concentrates on your knowledge and development of more advanced topics. A major element in this final year is your individual research project, which consists of a literature survey on a particular topic, followed by laboratory-based research work in your general area of interest.

What opportunities might it lead to?

You’ll find professional opportunities in diverse sectors such as the pharmaceutical, food and drink, brewing and fine chemical industries. Graduate titles include:

• Development Chemist
• Process Chemist
• Research
• Teaching