Study Pharmacy at University College Cork

KOM Consultants are now working with University College Cork. The first program we have to offer you is their 5 year MPharm Program.

Duration: 5 years

Teaching Mode: Full-time

Qualifications: MPharm

Cost: $18,000

Next Intake: Sept 2015

Entry standards for students presenting the Canadian High School Diploma: Grade 12 secondary school Diploma (advanced level).  Overall minimum 80%.  Students must obtain competitive scores in Chemistry, Mathematics and either Physics or Biology.

What will I study?!

Year 1

• Principles of Human Structure
• Biochemistry
• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Physiochemical Basis of Pharmaceuticals
• Pharmacy Practise I
• Introduction to Pharmaceutics: Formulation Science
• Introduction to Physiology for Pharmacy I
• Foundation Pharmacology

Year 2

• Molecular Biology
• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Technology – Solid Oral and Sterile Dosage Forms
• Professional Pharmacy Core Skills
• Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacy Practice II
• Cellular and Molecular Basis of Drug Action and Toxicity

Year 3

• Gastrointestinal, Hepatic and Endocrine Systems
• Cardiovascular, Renal Systems & Eye
• Professional Practice III
• Respiratory, Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Systems
• Clinical Immunology and Infection
• Regulatory Science
• Pharmacokinetics, from Basic principles to Clinical applications
• Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals

Year 4

• Organisation and Management Skills
• Professional Skills Development
• Professional Practice
• Clinical Practice I
• Central Nervous System
• Novel Drug Delivery
• Pharmacy Project

Year 5

Core modules:

• Clinical Practice II
• Emerging Drugs, Drug Design and Mechanism of Action
• Supply of Medicines & Organisation and Management Skills
• Leading the safe and responsible use of medicines
• Professional Practice and Public Health
• Pharmaceutics of Advanced Therapies
• Research Dissertation

FYI: After you graduate you can apply for the one year work permit offered to graduates.

 Did you know?!! 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world have significant operations in Ireland. And 8 of the top 10 Pharmaceutical companies are located in Cork.

Electives

• Personalised Medicine
• Medication Review and Pharmaceutical Care Planning
• Industrial Pharmacy – Elective
• From first idea to first-in-man: an overview of the drug discovery and preclinical development process
• Immunization Policy and Practices for Pharmacists

Stay tuned for more details about studying Pharmacy at UCC. Contact me on swoods@komconsultants.com for more info!

Did you know, KOM Consultants are the application centre for over 20 overseas universities. We will do all the work for you. All you have to do is apply online for FREE!!!

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