Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SCHQA_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
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, including a detailed knowledge of the theory and practice of analytical chemistry and quality assurance, validation and management
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply principles and methodologies of chemistry in both routine and problem resolution contexts, together with a knowledge of advanced analytical and quality assurance principles used in the BioPharmaChem industry and related areas
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to critically assess, synthesize, and implement a broad range of analytical methodologies and techniques applicable to the BioPharmaChem sector
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to design, implement, and manage new protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to apply advanced data management and data (nb statistical) analytics, communication and teamwork skills, and literature research techniques for the resolution of chemical problems and in the imparting of chemical knowledge
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to provide team leadership, training and organisation in a BioPharmaChem analytical environment
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An awareness of the need for, and the ability to benefit from, continuing professional development
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to adapt to a variety of changing technologies, protocols and standards for the responsible practice of analytical science
 

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 AINE NI SHE 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI6002 Environmental Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEO6001 Organic Chemistry Fundamental Donagh OMahony 4 5
CHEM6013 Physical Chemistry Principles Donagh OMahony 1 5
MATH6019 Technological Maths 2 & Maple AINE NI SHE 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS6042 Fundamental Physics Donagh OMahony 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. AINE NI SHE 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
STAT7009 Inferential Statistics AINE NI SHE 1 5
CHEO6006 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 2 5
CHEM6007 Physical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM8002 Process & Production 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
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA8001 Advanced Chromatography Donagh OMahony 3 5
STAT8013 Chemometrics AINE NI SHE 1 5
CHEA8004 Instrumental Methods Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM8007 Quality Management Systems Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEA8007 Scientific Research Practice Donagh OMahony 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS8017 Process Analytical Technology Donagh OMahony 2 5
CHEM8008 Specialist Topics Donagh OMahony 3 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA8002 Advanced Spectroscopy Donagh OMahony 4 5
CHEA8003 Analytical & Regulatory Stds. Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEA8006 Chem. Info. & Data Validation Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM8010 Experimental Project Donagh OMahony 2 10
CHEM8004 Pharmaceutical Quality Donagh OMahony 3 5