Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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This programme focuses on the practical application of chemistry and includes Medicinal Chemistry, Forensic Analysis, Quality Management, Pharmaceutical Science, and Analytical Techniques. Students learn how new medicines are discovered and how to ensure that they are safe and of high quality. A strong emphasis on practical work and projects gives the students a great experience in all these areas. It prepares graduates for immediate employment in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biomedical and biotechnology sectors. Not all graduates wear white coats. In addition to laboratory work there is a huge demand for graduates from this programme in areas including quality management, quality assurance, training and development, regulatory affairs, marketing and research. In addition, graduates can pursue postgraduate (MSc or PhD) programmes immediately. There is no need to have studied chemistry for the Leaving Certificate, as the fundamentals of all science subjects are delivered in year one. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Academic and Professional Skills (SC:SC)
5 credits

Biology 1.1
15 credits

Chemistry 1.1
15 credits

Physics 1
15 credits

Mathematics 1.1
10 credits

Year 2
Microbiology 1
5 credits

Analytical Forensics 2.1
5 credits

Data Modelling and Statistics
5 credits

Organic Chemistry 2.1.
5 credits

Inorganic Chemistry 2.1
5 credits

Good Manufacturing Practice, Standards and Quality systems
5 credits

Physical Chemistry 2.1
5 credits

Analytical Techniques 2.2
5 credits

Organic Chemistry 2.2
5 credits

Biological Chemistry 2.1
5 credits

Instrumentation 2.1
5 credits

Computing and Scientific Communications
5 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 3
Spectrophotometric Methods of Analysis 3.1
5 credits

Chromatographic Methods
5 credits

Electrochemical and Pharmacopoeia Methods
5 credits

Organic Chemistry 3.1
5 credits

Inorganic and Physical 3.1
5 credits

Computing for Chemists
5 credits

Placement
30 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 4
Analytical Chemistry 4.1
10 credits

Inorganic Chemistry 4.1
10 credits

Medicinal Chemistry 4.1
10 credits

Organic Chemistry 4.1
10 credits

Physical and Computational Chemistry 4.1
10 credits

Research Project
10 credits

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