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Waterford IT

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Course Code:
WD147
Title:
Pharmaceutical Science
College:
Waterford IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
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Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Pharmaceutical science is the practice of creating drugs. The field draws from a wide range of other sciences, including mathematics, chemical engineering, and biology.

Students are exposed to a broad range of subjects and laboratory instrumentation relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. A six-month work placement is included during the third year.



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The Pharmaceutical industry makes a vital contribution to society through the development and production of drugs such as antibiotics for infectious diseases, cancer treatment drugs and antiviral drugs for HIV. The pharmaceutical sector plays a vital role in Ireland's economy with over 150 pharmaceutical companies, including 13 of the world's top 15. There is a strong demand for graduates qualified in pharmaceutical science and employment prospects are excellent.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 315
History:


2011 - 325
2010 - 325
2009 - 325*
2008 - 300
2007 - 300

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