都柏林城市大学

INTRODUCTION

Chemistry is the key to understanding the world we live in. Chemical science unlocks the secrets to many challenges facing us for example understanding and developing pharmaceuticals which enables us to create treatments for diseases and infections, and thus change peoples lives. If this type of Science appeals to you then our Chemical Sciences General Entry programme is for you. Chemistry holds the key to our future, continuously developing new cures while creating possibilities for a greener, more sustainable future. With our Chemical Sciences General Entry option, which includes lots of innovative hands-on laboratory work in our modern laboratories you can be part of this future.

This programme introduces you to the fascinating world of chemical sciences, allowing you to experience a wide array of topics before specialising in either Analytical Science, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (subject to accreditation) in your 2nd year.

ABOUT THE COURSE

The Chemical Sciences General Entry programme will provide you with the opportunity to study different types of chemistry, so that you can discover which aspects of chemistry inspire you most before choosing your degree specialism.

The programme ensures you will gain excellent hands-on laboratory experience in our award winning undergraduate laboratories (Education lab of the Year-Irish Laboratory Award). Small student groups within the laboratory assisted by a fully trained laboratory Tutors helps to ensure an excellent student-centred laboratory learning experience for each student.·

You will have the opportunity to study dynamic and interesting Chemistry topics and some Biology focused modules before you select your preferred degree programme and the end of year one. Topics include drug design, analytical techniques as applied to industry and forensics, environmental chemistry and biomolecules

Upon successful completion of year one the degree choices are:

• BSc in Analytical Science, or
• BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (run by the DCU School of Chemical Sciences in collaboration with the DCU School of Computing & subject to accreditation)

The dynamic range of labwork you will conduct ensures you will develop your problem solving skills while conducting innovative experiments that reflect the needs of the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and broader Chemical industry.

CAREERS

Graduates will have the opportunity to work in a number of industries, including:

• Food and drinks,
• Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals,
• Forensics,
• Advanced manufacturing.

Our graduates work in research and development laboratories,

• Discovering new drugs,
• Developing vaccines,
• Ensuring medicines are safe.

Our graduates support our environment,

• Reducing waste,
• Creating greener technologies.