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5. CM6010: Introductory Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Course Fact File

Code	CM6010
Duration	12 weeks
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ Level	Level 9
Fees	€1,000 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date	4 Dec 2026
Venue	Blended delivery.
Credits	5
Start Date	16 Jan 2027

Outline

Module Goal

To introduce fundamental aspects of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.

Module Content

• Molecular structures of compounds, process pharmaceutical chemistry and the analytical methods employed in the pharmaceutical industry.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 1 x 4hr(s) lectures
• 1 x 8hr(s) tutorials
• 1 x 12hr(s) problem-based learning

In person lecture/tutorial date

Date	Time	Location
Saturday 16 January	1pm - 5pm	West Wing WW_5
Friday 12 February	2pm - 8pm	Electrical Engineering Building ELECT_L2

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

Assignment	Shorter questions assignment	20
Assignment	Longer questions assignment	20
Assignment	Online Exam	60

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. To explain structure, stereochemistry and reactivity of organic compounds especially in relation to pharmaceuticals.
2. To comprehend the factors which affect acidity and basicity of pharmaceutical compounds.
3. To appreciate the information provided by a range of analytical techniques and their limitations
4. To analyse pharmaceutical processes through selected case studies.
5. To demonstrate and apply the skills learned at the workshop and tutorial sessions

Requirements

Applicants must have a BE (Hons) or BEng (Hons) Degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second-Class Honours Grade II, OR a level 8 BSc degree, with a minimum grade Second Class Honours Grade II, where the BSc graduate has a recognised qualification in process or Chemical Engineering (e.g. Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC or equivalent). However, applicants with equivalent academic qualifications and suitable experience may be accepted subjected to the approval of the Programme Director under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), In all cases, the course of studies for each application must be approved by the Programme Director.

Fees and Costs

€1,000

How To Apply

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

1. Create and account/login to UCC Apply by clicking the Apply Online button below.
2. Start a new application - you must choose Adult & Continuing Education
3. On the tab Academic Level, select the following options:
   • Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
   • Course Type: Microcredentials
   • Academic Programme: Programme Title

To obtain a step-by-step application guide with visual prompts, please contact the Programme Coordinator.