Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip.)

Course Overview

The M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is an integrated multidisciplinary course addressing fundamental and applied aspects of drug and drug product discovery, development, production and analysis. The programme will prepare candidates for research careers in academia and industry in pharmaceutical R&D, as well as will create an awareness of issues and approaches relevant to Ireland’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Trinity is the leading research School of Pharmacy in Ireland. This M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences course is the only such degree offered in Ireland by a specialist School of Pharmacy centre.

Applicants are sought from holders of an upper second-class (2.1) Honours degrees in a relevant science disciplines, including Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology, or other appropriate programmes, such as Medicine or Veterinary.

Equivalent primary and/or postgraduate qualifications are considered, particularly with relevant professional experience.

Applications will be evaluated by the Course Director in consultation with the Course Committee and Dean of Graduate Studies as appropriate.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.

This course will prepare candidates for careers in pharmaceutical research relevant to academic and manufacturing sectors, as well as create an awareness of issues and approaches relevant to the key pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Ireland. Graduates have enjoyed successful careers in manufacturing, in R&D and in regulatory affairs.