Molecular & Pharmaceutical Analysis
About
The Pharma industry has identified key skill gaps in Northern Ireland. This programme aims to upskill those working in the Pharma sector, with key skills in the principles of molecular and analytical science, including diagnostic and analytical techniques.
Northern Ireland has several significant global players in the pharmaceuticals producers and analysis sector. Ireland is well known for its thriving chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector. Consequently, skills in pharmaceutical and molecular analytical techniques are sought locally.
This course is designed for those with a primary degree in science, or in a related area.
Start dates
23 September 2024 - Friday 29 May 2025.
Delivery format (fully online)
Typically, the course will have 6 hours of taught content per week. Those undertaking the course should expect to spend 25 hours per week on the course.
Teaching will be a mixture of online delivery, podcasts/ pre-recorded and written lecture content. Suggested reading materials, tutorials and participant blogs facilitate learning and understanding. Assessment is 100% coursework using on-line submission and ranges from reports to essays.
Hardware requirements for study
In order to complete the programme, all successful applicants must have access to a broadband connection, a computer or laptop, a webcam and a microphone. A basic-entry PC or laptop would be sufficient. A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM, with an Intel or similar processor will be sufficient.
Progression
On successful completion of this programme, it is possible to progress to the MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences, with the potential of having some module exemptions.
Contact
If you have any queries about the course, please contact Dr. Ruoyin Luo r.luo@ulster.ac.uk
Modules
Compulsory:
Quality Assurance
Principles of pharmaceutical analytical methods and instrumentation, including FTIR, IR, UV-VIS, Mass, Atomic Absorption and Fluorescence spectroscopic techniques, HPLC, and NMR, Concepts of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Biomolecular Therapeutics and Immunology
Fundamentals of immunology and infectious diseases. Molecular biology techniques and concepts in genomics, pharmacogenomics, proteomics and gene screening, diagnosis and therapy.
Plus
Optional (choose one of the following):
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
Formulation, characterisation, evaluation and application of novel pharmaceutical delivery systems based on nanotechnology.
Zoonoses and Public Heath
Public health impact of pathogens that jump the animal to human species barrier; role of government and local authorities on prevention and monitoring.
Entry requirements
Academic qualifications
2.2 Hons Degree in a Science or related subject area or equivalent.
Competence in written and spoken English
Applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).
Exceptional circumstances
In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route.
Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules in the programme.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Apply Now - Limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
Application Process
- Click on the Apply Now button.
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application.
- Choose Professional Develop Postgrad as the Application Type.
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection.
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: Molecular & Pharmaceutical Analysis, PG Cert PT.
- For the question, Are you applying for a funded place on one of the DfE Skills programmes?, select Yes.
- Please complete all required application sections.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation Email. - Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email. You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.