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BSC PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL CHEMISTRY

Qualification: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Course code: PHARM
CAO/PAC code: MH210
Points: 487
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2021

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	MU Ask a Student \| Chat now with Joseph \| MH210 Student Students receive an excellent education in a range of different aspects of Chemistry, with a focus on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry and Biology. This innovative programme develops skills in problem-solving, communication, scientific writing and presentation – all highly valued in the workforce. These transferable skills will help provide employment opportunities in Chemistry and non-chemistry based careers. If you are interested in the areas of Chemistry that are important for the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, then this is the degree for you. Students have the opportunity to go on site visits to see the workings of pharmaceutical companies. A six-month work placement/internship, subject to availability, will give you an insight into the working environment of a professional chemist and help you to improve your career prospects. There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH210 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry for students who have taken Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and another subject. Students must attain at least 60%. Places are limited and are based on 1st year results.

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MU Ask a Student | Chat now with Joseph | MH210 Student

Students receive an excellent education in a range of different aspects of Chemistry, with a focus on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry and Biology. This innovative programme develops skills in problem-solving, communication, scientific writing and presentation – all highly valued in the workforce. These transferable skills will help provide employment opportunities in Chemistry and non-chemistry based careers.

If you are interested in the areas of Chemistry that are important for the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, then this is the degree for you.
Students have the opportunity to go on site visits to see the workings of pharmaceutical companies. A six-month work placement/internship, subject to availability, will give you an insight into the working environment of a professional chemist and help you to improve your career prospects.
There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH210 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry for students who have taken Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and another subject. Students must attain at least 60%. Places are limited and are based on 1st year results.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		O6	H7

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

Mature students are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on application, science test and/or interview.

O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2021. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2021.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2021 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Mature students - Closing dates for application:
01 February 2021

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, O4/H7 Mathematics & O6/H7 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry). The Maynooth Education Click here for details about 2nd year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO \| WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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