Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry may be taken full-time over 9 months or part-time over 18 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Part-time students must have sufficient day-release, including spending a designated full day in the University.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| CM6012 | Modern Analytical Techniques, Chemical Data Analysis and GLP | 10 |
| CM6013 | Separation Science, Sensors and Process Analytical Technology | 10 |
| CM6014 | Materials, Pharmaceutical and Bio-analysis | 10 |
| CM6015 | Practice of Analytical Chemistry | 10 |
| CM6019 | Research Project in Analytical Science | 10 |
| PF6301 | Biopharmaceuticals: Formulation, Secondary Processing and Regulation | 10 |
| or EV4002 | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems in the analysis of pharmaceutical compounds;
- Outline fundamental and applied aspects of pharmaceutical analysis;
- Design and carry out a method of pharmaceutical analysis, including instrumental analysis;
- Prepare written laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion;
- Communicate effectively with the chemistry and pharmaceutical communities;
- Carry out research and method development in pharmaceutical analysis;
- Prepare a written research report in the form of a dissertation.
