Applied Science (Analysis of Pharmaceutical Compounds)

Please note that late applications will be considered if the programme has not been filled in the first round offers, or by the first round waiting list who meet the selection criteria requirements. Offers will then be made to late applications only if places are still available on the programme and if candidates meet the selection criteria requirements.

This MSc programme is available over one year (full-time) or one to two years (part-time) and consists of coursework and laboratory set experiments designed to provide skilled training in modern chemical methods of pharmaceutical analysis.

While building on existing core analytical chemistry units, the emphasis will be on method selection, development and validation for pharmaceutical compounds, as required in quality control and trace drug analysis. In addition, training through research will be a significant element, through project work into advanced and novel methods of pharmaceutical analysis, either in the university or during an optional industrial placement.

Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
* * Identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems in the analysis of pharmaceutical compounds;
* Outline fundamental and applied aspects of pharmaceutical analysis;
* Design and carry out a method of pharmaceutical analysis, including instrumental analysis;
* Prepare written laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion;
* Communicate effectively with the chemistry and pharmaceutical communities;
* Carry out research and method development in pharmaceutical analysis;
* Prepare a written research report in the form of a dissertation.

Candidates will take courses to the value of 90 credits.Modules will be chosen with the approval of the Programme Board depending on students' background.

Core Modules
Students take 45 credits as follows:

* PG6001 STEPS - Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies (5 credits)

* FS6101 Library Project in Food Science (10 credits)

* FS6102 Research Project in Food Science (30 credits)

Students submit their library and research projects in April and June, respectively.

Elective Modules Student take 45 credits from the following:
* FS6105 Material Science for Food Systems (5 credits)

* FS6106 Advanced Topics in Dairy Biochemistry (5 credits)

* FS6107 Advances in the Science of Muscle Foods (5 credits)

* NT6102 Human Nutrition and Health (5 credits)

* NT6103 Functional Foods: New Frontiers for Food and Health (5 credits)

* NT6108 Sensory Analysis in Nutrition Research (5 credits)

* FE6101 Food Business: Markets and Policy (5 credits)

* MB6114 Hygienic Production of Food (5 credits)

Depending on background of the student, the Programme Board may decide to replace some of the above modules to a maximum of 20 credits from:

* FS3602 Chemistry of Food Proteins (5 credits)

* FS3603 Chemistry and Technology of Oils and Fats (5 credits)

* FS3605 Macromolecules and Rheology (5 credits)

* FS3606 Food Processing and Preservation (10 credits)

* FS3608 Fundamentals of Food Packaging (5 credits)

* FS4603 Advanced Analytical Methods (5 credits)

* FS4606 Cereals and Related Beverages (5 credits)

* FS4613 Convenience and Speciality Foods C (5 credits)

* FS4620 Dairy Science and Technology (5 credits)

* FS4621 Meat Science and Technology (5 credits)

* MB4611 Microbial Food Safety (5 credits)

Candidates must be holders of an honours BSc degree, or equivalent qualification, in a discipline with a significant element of laboratory science, with a minimum grade of 2H1. However, candidates with equivalent academic qualifications may be accepted subject to School approval. Graduates from a wide range of disciplines are welcome to apply for admission to this programme, both from within UCC and from elsewhere in Ireland and abroad. Graduates from programmes in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Sciences, Food Business, Microbiology or any discipline within Biological or Chemical Sciences are likely to be considered for admission.Please feel free to contact the programme coordinator if you would like to discuss the entry requirements, particularly if your degree is from a university outside Ireland and you are unsure how your qualification compares with our entry requirements.English Language Requirements:IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL equivalentPart-Time Taught Postgraduate ProgrammesPlease note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5