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A8261 Chemical Instrumentation & Analysis - BSc (Honours) |
Chemical Instrumentation & Analysis - BSc (Honours)(Level 8)
Programme Code: | | A8261
| Course Level: | | Level 8
| Department: | | Applied Science
| Duration: | | 1 Year programme following Level 7 Degree A7261 | Campus: | | Limerick (Moylish)
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What is the programme about? This programme produces highly qualified Chemists and Laboratory Technicians in the key area of Chemical Instrumentation and Analytical Methods. Graduates will be specialists in the use of modern instrumental techniques to carry out chemical, pharmaceutical, drug, food and environmental analysis. It also builds and improves on the students’ knowledge of Laboratory Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Laboratory Management. Who is the programme suited to? Candidates who obtain a pass grade B.Sc. (Level 7) in Chemical Instrumentation/ Analytical Methods or similar programme may progress to the BSc. (Honours) Chemical Instrumentation & Analysis. Top 3 Reasons 1. This course provides a well balanced qualification required by industries in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Food and Environmental Industries. Areas of expertise include Chemical Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality Management & Control for all laboratory roles.
2. There is an equal emphasis on academic learning and practical hands-on experience, vital for immediate participation in a working environment.
3. The major project component included in this course provides key skills to allow the graduate to participate in Research and Development within Industry or to pursue further education in the form of Postgraduate Research. Class Contact Hours Did You Know? You can be a science teacher!
This programme is recognised by the Teachers Registration Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (formerly H.Dip.) and pursue a career in Science/Chemistry teaching in Second Level Schools. Modules Chromatographic Methods and Validation, Spectroscopic and Complementary Methods, Chemical & Instrumental Analysis, Special Topics, Integrated Management Systems with Advanced Statistics, Project. Entry Requirement 1. A pass in a relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) in a relevant field with an overall average performance of at least *50% (*currently under review).
2. An equivalent qualification to a Bachelor Degree (Level 7) with appropriate pre-requisite subjects. 3. A pass in a relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) with one year suitable and relevant work experience. Admissions Please visit our Admissions page for further information on how to apply to this course. Jobs Include QC Analyst
Analytical Chemist
Laboratory Manager Graduates Work For Ranbaxy
Complete Lab Solutions
Alza Ireland
Roche Graduate Profile “A valuable course to have going out into industry, well recognised and respected!”
Catherina O’Keeffe. Further Studies The employment record of graduates of this programme continues to be one of the best in Ireland. The graduate is equipped with the skills and competence to gain employment in pharmaceutical, chemical, food or biotechnology industries; local authorities and other regulatory bodies. Graduates of this programme work as Analytical Chemists, Quality Assurance Specialists, Regulatory Affairs Specialists and at Managerial level in international and smaller domestic companies such as Wyeth Nutritionals, Elan, Abbott, Vistakon and Roche.
Graduates also have the opportunity to pursue a Masters or Ph.D. by research. This programme is recognised by the Teachers Registration Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (formerly H.Dip.) and pursue a career in Science/Chemistry teaching in Second Level Schools.
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