About Bachelor Of Science In Chemical And Pharmaceutical Science in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

You will be studying an exciting mixture of modules including how to make medicines and how to control the quality of those medicines. Year one involves the study of a range of Science modules, and the subject matter covered in year two of this course includes Chemistry, Analysis of materials, Computing and Microbiological analysis. In year 3, there are further modules in chemistry and a six-month industrial placement.

The course will introduce students to the importance of quality control and quality management in the manufacturing and processing of pharmaceutical and healthcare products. It will improve and extend the supervisory, organisational and managerial potential of students to enable them to obtain well-paid, responsible positions in sectors such as Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Research institutes.

Note: There is no need to have studied chemistry for the Leaving Certificate, as the fundamentals of all science subjects are delivered in year one.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, chemical and food industries and in research institutes. They may also find employment in environmental protection, quality control of starting materials, in-process or finished products. Many graduates have progressed to employment in supervisory, organisational and managerial capacities within industry and some have obtained employment as technical sales representatives in related industries.

Follow-on Studies: 

Graduates can progress onto the year four of the BSc (Honours) degree in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science at GMIT (subject to availability of places) or to other relevant honours degree programmes at other Institutes of Technology and universities in Ireland and the UK.

Essential Information: 

There is a six month work placement in year 3.

Materials Fee
Students will be liable for an additional materials fee of €100 per year for certain full time programmes. This fee is not covered by Granting Authorities. Material Fees are not applicable to either Erasmus, Part-Time or Full time Non-EU students.

Class 12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

• Applicants must have high school certificate/diploma or equivalent
• Prerequisites: English and Mathematics

English Language Requirements

TOEFL : 70

Minimum score of 15 in each component

IELTS : 5.5

Minimum score of 5 in each component

PTE : 51

Minimum score of 46 in each component

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Ireland Tution Fees

The tuition fees for Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program and level of study.

For undergraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €10,000 to €14,500 per year, depending on the program.

For postgraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €11,500 to €16,000 per year, depending on the program.

It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and do not include other expenses such as accommodation, textbooks, and living expenses.

Additionally, there are also scholarships and funding opportunities available for international students to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. It's recommended to check the GMIT website or contact the admissions office directly to learn more about the available scholarships and funding opportunities.