Pharmaceutical Sciences (drug Development And Analysis) in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Pharmaceutical Sciences (drug Development And Analysis) in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

Explore Pharmaceutical Sciences:

This course provides the essential information and skills required for employment in the modern pharmaceutical sector. Learners acquire operational knowledge of the development of chemical-based and next generation, biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality. Using sophisticated apparatus and instrumentation, our graduates develop the bench and analytical skills that will give them a range of career options. In addition, we will help to grow the interpersonal skills required for you to interact with colleagues from other disciplines.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Graduates may expect to find well remunerated positions and construct fulfilling careers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals sector, whether in an API/biologic drugs plant or in a finished drug product manufacturing facility. Many graduates progress to programmes of further study such as Year 4 of AL840 in AIT, elsewhere in Ireland, or further afield. A number have been successful in securing highly skilled roles in the pharmaceutical laboratory or technical services. Previous graduates have also obtained desirable roles in research, whether industrial or leading to a higher degree, in colleges or the wider public service such as forensics and environmental monitoring. Others are currently employed in agriculture, food, polymers and beverage concerns.