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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
DC162
Title:
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
College:
DCU
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Employment Sectors related to this course:
This course prepares people for careers typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Medical & Healthcare
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
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Anaesthetist
Analytical Chemist
Audiologist
Change Manager
Chemist
Chiropodist/Podiatrist
Coroner
Dentist
Doctor
Engineer - Chemical
Engineer - Chemical Process
Engineer - Validation
Food Scientist
Geneticist
Gynaecologist
Herbalist
Homeopath
Immunologist
Industrial Chemist
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Technician (Medical/Clinical)
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Naturopath
Neurologist
Oncologist
Optometrist
Orthodontist
Orthoptist
Osteopath
Paediatrician
Pathologist
Pharmacist
Pharmacologist
Phlebotomist
Physiotherapist - Sports
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst
Research Scientist
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The focus of this course is on the application of chemistry to industry, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

In year 3, students specialise in a chemical option (environmental chemistry, new materials, or molecular modelling) or a pharmaceutical option (drug therapy, drug design, or applied pharmaceutical).

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Career positions including
  • process chemist
  • development chemist
  • research
  • chemist/scientist in sectors such as the pharmaceutical, plastics, food and drink, brewing, materials, environmental assessment, and veterinary industries.
 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 470
History:
2011 - 425
2010 - 380
2009 - 370
2008 - 360
2007 - 355
2006 - 350
2005 - 360
2004 - 350
2003 - 335
2002 - 365
2001 - 365
2000 - 305
1999 - 360
1998 - 380
1997 - 390
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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

CASLT 5M3807


Module Requirements:

Distinctions in 5 modules including 4 from the following modules:

  • C20011 or 5N2747
  • C20006 or 5N2746
  • C20048 or 5N1460
  • C20139 or 5N1833
  • C20033 or 5N2751

and a pass in C20139 or 5N1833


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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