Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_SCHEM_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2023
Department PHYSICAL SCIENCES
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A knowledge of specific areas of chemistry and related areas relevant to work in the BioPharmaChem industry
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply principles and methodologies of general, analytical, and BioPharma chemistry in both routine and problem resolution contexts
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to apply a broad range of practical laboratory techniques, and to formulate detailed records and reports
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to select and use instrumental and non-instrumental methods of analysis in sectors such as manufacturing, environmental
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to identify, collect, and use data in the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems using modern statistical methods
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to actively contribute to industry teams in a professional manner while exercising responsibility and judgement in a regulatory operating environment
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address ongoing learning needs, both within the workplace and using further education programmes
PO8 Competence - Insight An awareness of the significance of a range of regulatory standards, and methodologies for their implementation
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEM6002 Chemical Principles Donagh OMahony 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
PHYS6011 Introduction to Physics Donagh OMahony 4 5
OCCH6002 Laboratory Practices Donagh OMahony 3 5
MATH6060 Maths for Physical Sciences David Goulding 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI6002 Environmental Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS6051 Astronomy & Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 1 5
CHEO6001 Organic Chemistry Fundamental Donagh OMahony 4 5
CHEM6013 Physical Chemistry Principles Donagh OMahony 1 5
MATH6019 Technological Maths 2 & Maple David Goulding 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
A previously completed elective module may not subsequently be selected from the list of electives of another semester
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA6001 Analytical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOM6005 Fundamentals of Microbiology Brigid Lucey 2 5
CHEM6006 Inorganic Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
STAT6014 Intro Stats for Phys. Sc. David Goulding 1 5
CHEO6005 Organic Chemistry Donagh OMahony 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS6038 Water Quality Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
A previously completed elective module may not subsequently be selected from the list of electives of another semester
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA6002 Analytical Chemical Techniques Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM6005 Industrial Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
STAT7009 Inferential Statistics David Goulding 1 5
CHEO6006 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 2 5
CHEM6007 Physical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
CHEM6008 Quality & Validation Donagh OMahony 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA7004 Analytical Practice & Protocol Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM7001 Experimental Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM7004 Inorganic and Physical Chem Donagh OMahony 4 5
CHEM7006 QA for Chemists Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEO7003 Topics in Organic Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM7001 Analytical Microbiology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT7006 Biopharmaceutical Upstream Michael J. O Mahony 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEO7004 BioPharmaChem Applications Donagh OMahony 2 5
CHEA7003 Environmental Analysis Donagh OMahony 3 5
PLAC7005 Industrial Placement Donagh OMahony 3 15
CHEM7005 Topics in Inorg/Phys Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5