Bachelor Of Science (honours) Pharmaceutical Sciences in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Science (honours) Pharmaceutical Sciences in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

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This unique course provides the essential information and skills required for employment in the pharmaceutical sector. Given the wide range of disciplines required in driving modern manufacturing approaches this multidisciplinary course covers chemical-based and next generation biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Graduates may expect to find rewarding careers and well remunerated positions in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals sector, whether in an API/biologic drugs plant or in a finished drug product manufacturing facility. A number of graduates have been successful in securing roles in highly skilled technical services; others in regulatory affairs where they interface with national, EU or other international state bodies such as the US FDA in support of marketing authorization applications from their employer. Previous graduates have also obtained sought after roles in research, whether leading to a higher degree (up to QQI Level 10, PhD) in AIT, at other universities, in industry, or the wider public service such as forensics and environmental monitoring.