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Natural Sciences
Biotechnology
BSc Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
4 years
€3000 pa
Programme profile
Biopharmaceutical Chemistry is the study of biomolecules (such as DNA, proteins and carbohydrates) and their applications as therapeutics. Many medical conditions are caused by the improper function or the absence of a particular biomolecule, and the role of the Biopharmaceutical chemist is to design and synthesize molecules that can substitute for the missing protein. Biopharmaceutical Chemistry is a multidisciplinary subject combining specific areas of Chemistry and Biology. The programme involves lectures, tutorials and laboratory practical classes
Programme content
Year One
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Mathematics
Year Two
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Computers in Chemistry
Pharmacology Fundamentals
Year Three
Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Principles of Toxicology (Pharmacology)
Professional Experience Programme: a five month placement in an industrial or academic laboratory, with the option to study abroad
Year Four
Further specialisation in Chemistry with selected topics in Biopharmaceutical Chemistry: Protein engineering, Protein-based therapeutics, Drug development and delivery, Glycosciences (the chemistry and biology of carbohydrates), Biotechnology, Mammalian cell growth and Bioprocess Monitoring
Students will also complete a research project in one of these areas.
Entry Requirements
Students must present six subjects of which two must be at grade C or above at Advanced GCE (A-Level. The other subjects must be at least at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. The six subjects must include: English, Mathematics, a Laboratory Science subject and a language other than English.
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