都柏林城市大学

Our information-oriented society values the detection and measurement of analytical science now more than ever. We see, use and benefit from it every day, from the tests performed to check the purity of medicines, to the daily monitoring of industrial wastes, to analysis in the forensic laboratory.

The BSc in Analytical Science employs an interdisciplinary approach, educating you in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemical, biochemical and microbiological analysis. The ever-increasing demand for more detailed and accurate data from within these disciplines means your services, as a trained analytical scientist, will be in constant demand.

Why do this course?

• Strong focus on practice and IT skills
• Paid industrial placement
• Modern, state-of-the-art analytical equipment, facilities and techniques
• Project options in chemistry, biology and environmental science.
• The Analytical Science (chemistry option) degree course is the first in Ireland to be awarded the Euro bachelor label
• Choose to specialise in one of two streams: Chemistry or Biology

About the course

Year One will provide you with the essential background knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. These are of vital importance in later years. Thought-provoking laboratory work is an integral part of the course in all years of the course.

The major emphasis in Years Two and Three is on analytical science, with chemical and biological aspects being developed in parallel. In Year Three, you can choose between a chemistry stream or a biology stream. Both streams cover the major, modern state-of-the-art analytical techniques, and you’ll enjoy plenty of hands-on experience in our exceptionally well-equipped facilities.

Your period of industrial placement (INTRA) before your final year ensures that you gain valuable work experience in a real-life setting, putting the many things you have learned on the course to the test.

Year Four covers more specialised methods and applications of analytical science, which, when integrated with the basic analytical techniques you’ve already learned, present you with the opportunity to develop your own analytical approach to solving complex problems. Chemistry and biology specialist options are maintained, ensuring that you still gain the multidisciplinary education that modern employers demand. The final part of your course is the full-time project taken in the last semester.

Careers

With a broad and versatile range of skills, graduates can expect to find work in varied companies, institutions and positions, including:

• Analysis
• Brewing
• Environmental Monitoring
• Fine Chemicals
• Forensic Analysis
• Product Development
• Quality Control
• Research and Development
• Teaching
• Testing

In these areas

• Biopharmaceutical
• Education
• Food and Beverage
• Government Agencies
• Pharmaceuticals