SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES

1. SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Open Days fRi 20th & Sat 21st nov2009 Welcome! Faculty of Science and Health Dublin City University

2. Environmental analysis Nanotechnology Cancer Research AIDS therapeutics SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Degree Courses & Beyond… Analysis Sensors Synthesis Drug delivery Chemical Education MRI imaging

3. Environmental Science & Health Analytical Science DEGREE COURSES Common Entry into Science Science International Chemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Science Education

4. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes • BSc in Analytical Sciences ‘Analysis, detection and measurement – the science of precision’ • BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences ‘Think about it, what in the world isn’t chemistry?’ • BSc in Environmental Science and Health ‘Using science for the good of our health’ • BSc in Science Education ‘The next generation of science teachers will shape the future’ • Common Entry into Science ‘Introduce yourself to science and chose your path’

5. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes • BSc in Analytical Sciences ‘Analysis, detection and measurement – the science of precision’ “Analytical Science at DCU is right in touch with the demands of Irish industry. Personally, the best aspect of the course was its six month work placement and the practical laboratory work carried out during projects.” Carol Dowling, Failure Analysis Engineer, Hewlett Packard, 2000 graduate.

6. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes • BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences ‘Think about it, what in the world isn’t chemistry?’ “After four years of studying chemistry, the two real highlights were the six months’ work placement and the final year project. They offered invaluable insights into the pharmaceutical industries and academia, as well as an opportunity to put theory into practice.” Emma Dalton, QC Analyst, Wyeth Biopharma, Grange Castle, 2000 graduate.

7. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes • BSc in Environmental Science and Health ‘Using science for the good of our health’ Graduates will have many opportunities, both at home and abroad. Environmental Sciences is a rapidly growing area, offering careers in waste management, pollution control, environmental monitoring or health and safety, to name but a few. You could also find yourself working for a local authority, an NGO, the Environmental Protection Agency, or an environmental consultancy.

8. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes • BSc in Science Education ‘The next generation of science teachers will shape the future’ “An enjoyable and invaluable experience that allowed me to pursue a very fulfilling career in science education.” Claire Kelly, Secondary School Teacher, St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda, 2003 graduate. “I have very positive memories of Science Education . The course is based around hands-on experience and the combination of science and education added a good balance to my studies. From the very first year of the course I had teaching experience. The advice I received from “practising” teachers who came on campus for particular courses was incredibly useful and a valuable part of the course. The foundation I now have prepares me for work in a number of different environments – be it research, industry or education.” Elaine O’Connell, Science Teacher, St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.

9. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes • Common Entry into Science ‘Introduce yourself to science and chose your path’ “Common Entry into Science is great because it is very similar to all the science courses in first year. At the end of first year you get to pick from whatever aspects of the course you liked. It showed me what I wanted to do, what I liked to do and what I was good at.” Sharon Murphy, Common Entry into Science student, 2004. “This route into Science was great because you have the opportunity to study a broad variety of subjects before deciding what degree course to take. It meant I got a full picture of what was involved in each subject.” Louise Forgarty, Common Entry into Science student, 2004.

10. Faculty of Science and HealthSCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Degrees Programmes - Talks

11. CAO Points 2009(2008) Analytical Science; AS 370 (365) Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science; AC 370(360) Environmental Science & Health; ESH 350(360) Science Education; SE 400(395) Common Entry into Science; CES 360(360) Science International; SCI 350(395)

12. imaging Water quality drug delivery diagnostic imaging agents Beyond the degrees... lab on a chip Drug discovery microfluidics body sensors

13. Research Centres Some of the most world renowned research centres are based in DCU and employed graduates from the School of Chemical Sciences, including… • National Centre for Cellular Biology (NICB) • National Centre for Sensor Research (NCSR) • Centre for Bio-analytical Sciences (CBAS)

14. Drug Discovery The medicinal chemist is involved in the drug discovery process from molecular modelling to synthesis to robotic high-through put synthesis

15. Formulation Development • Once a drug active has been developed it is then necessary to formulate a dosage form which may be tablet, capsule, injection or aerosol. • Analytical techniques must be developed to monitor new formulations.

16. Facilities • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) • Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) • Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) • Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) • Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy with Multiscope & ATR

17. Jobs in The Industry • Analytical – Quality Control, method development, quality assurance. • Formulation chemists. • Synthetic chemists. • Research – Medicinal, synthetic, analytical. • Education…