Overview

Throughout the Advanced Synthetic Chemistry course from University College Dublin there is a strong demand for these synthetic chemistry skills. Ireland is home to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies making some of the world’s blockbuster medicines.

You can focus on areas such as the synthesis of organic compounds and drug-like substances, techniques for structure determination, and methods for drug discovery. In addition, you will complete a research project from topics in relevant areas, including catalysis, carbohydrate chemistry and asymmetric synthesis.

Career and Graduate Study Opportunities

The Advanced Synthetic Chemistry course provides a basis for graduates to enter the chemical, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and materials industries. Other areas include analytical services and environmental protection.

This course is also a route for some students into a PhD programme. For example, the UCD School of Chemistry has vibrant research in areas such as catalysis, the synthesis of biologically active compounds and the development of new materials for magnetic and electronic applications, and it has strong links with pharmaceutical and fine chemical companies in Ireland and around the world.

Programme Structure

A full list of modules is available for the Advanced Synthetic Chemistry programme. Modules are subject to change and are not guaranteed by UCD.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Graduate applications will close once all places on a programme have been allocated.

Language

English

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100

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65

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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100

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65

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with a Chemistry degree, or a degree with a significant component of chemistry.

An upper second class honours undergraduate degree or international equivalent is required.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency .

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29100 EUR / year

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Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

10460 EUR / year

≈ 10460 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

EU fee per year - € 4870

non-EU fee per year - € 14550

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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