Overview

This postgraduate Pharmaceutical and Chemical Analysis programme at Technological University of the Shannon addresses the needs of industry across the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. The programme is aimed in particular to address current employment shortages and skills deficits in pharmaceutical and chemical analytics. The programme is designed for science graduates and scientists currently employed in industry, who, through a multidisciplinary targeted approach, wish to further develop their analytical skills in advanced drug analysis, chemical analysis and toxicology. Enhancement of environmental sustainability by the pharmaceutical and chemical industries is also a key objective for the programme to address.

Expert training on the use of state-of-the-art, analytical, instrumentation will be provided. Graduates will gain insight into emerging developments in the growing, multinational, pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and across the EU. The programme will be delivered by a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team of academic staff, with analytical expertise across multiple domains (pharmaceutical and chemical sciences, pharmacy, pharmacology and toxicology). The programme will have a strong focus on the requirements of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries in a multinational, global setting. The programme will also draw on a wide body of industry partners at various stages over the delivery of the programme.

Career Opportunities

Multiple career opportunities for graduates of this programme include employment in positions such as:

Analytical Chemist (working in areas such as: chemical analysis, drug formulation and development, product validation, toxicology)
Analytical Scientist
Bioanalytical Scientist
Toxicologist
Quality Assurance Specialist
Quality Control Analyst
Validation Specialist
Product/Process Development Scientist
Researcher (working in Research and Development)
PhD Researcher (in a cognate area related to the pharmaceutical and chemical sciences)

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Advanced Analytical Techniques
Bioanalytical Methods with Toxicology
Standards and Regulation in the Pharmaceutical Laboratory
Research Methods and Professional Development Skills
Method Development for Pharmaceutical Chromatography
Characterisation of Pharmaceutical Materials and Polymers

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athlone, Ireland

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy View 10 other Masters in Chemistry in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

Eligible candidates for the MSc/PgD should hold a first (1H) or a second-class honours (2H1 or 2H2) award class in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or an international equivalent in a subject(s) related to that of the MSc/PgD programme (some examples of specialisation in honours degree programmes may include cognate areas such as: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Drug and Medicinal Product Analysis, Forensic and Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical Science, Toxicology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry etc. or an equivalent qualification).
Non-EU nationals must provide evidence of ability to take classes through the medium of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Applicants may be required to attend TUS for an interview. An online Zoom/Skype/MS Teams interview may be arranged for international students.

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Tuition Fees

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18500 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

7900 EUR / year

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Living costs

Athlone

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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