Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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This programme will prepare graduates for employment in the extensive pharmaceutical, biomedical and healthcare sectors in Ireland. Many opportunities also exist in the area of environmental protection, food quality and safety, the regulatory agencies and research. Discover how medicines are produced by genetically altered bacteria. Learn how to manage quality systems which ensure that these revolutionary medicines are safe - to the user and the environment. Improve on the design of diagnostic kits used to detect viruses in the blood supply. This programme extends and develops the depth of understanding, competence and awareness of students in the main areas of analytical science, biochemical and microbiological analysis and quality management. It encompasses new and developing technologies such as biotechnology, genetic engineering and biopharmaceutical science. It improves and extends your supervisory, organisational and managerial potential and enables the student to obtain well-paid, responsible positions in industry. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Academic and Professional Skills (SC:SC)
5 credits

Physics 1
15 credits

Chemistry 1.1
15 credits

Biology 1.1
15 credits

Mathematics 1.1
10 credits

Year 2
Biochemistry
10 credits

Analytical Techniques 2.1
5 credits

Molecular Biology 2.1
5 credits

Data Modelling and Statistics
5 credits

Quality Management I
5 credits

Microbiology 1
5 credits

Analytical Techniques 2.2
5 credits

Microbiology 2
5 credits

Fundamental Immunology
5 credits

Molecular Biology 2.2
5 credits

Biological Aspects of Water Pollution
5 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 3
Spectrophotometric Methods of Analysis 3.1
5 credits

Applied Enzymology & Immunology
5 credits

Microbiological Quality Control
5 credits

Quality Management II
5 credits

Advanced Molecular and Biochemical Techniques
5 credits

Pharmaceutics
5 credits

Chromatography
5 credits

Pharmaceutical Microbiology
5 credits

Scientific and Professional Communication
5 credits

Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Delivery Systems
5 credits

Project
10 credits

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