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

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

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4. Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Undergraduate Degrees Programmes BSc in Science Education ‘The next generation of science teachers will shape the future’ “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. “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.

9. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Faculty of Science and Health SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES Degrees Programmes - Talks XG19XG20XG21XG22 10:30 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance 11:30 Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 12:30 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 13:30 School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences XG19XG20XG21XG22 10:3 0 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance 11:3 0 Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 12:3 0 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 13:3 0 School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences XG19XG20XG21XG22 10:3 0 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance 11:3 0 Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 12:3 0 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 13:3 0 School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences XG19XG20XG21XG22 10:3 0 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance 11:3 0 Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 12:3 0 School of Physical Sciences School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences 13:3 0 School of Biotechnology Health & Human Performance School of Chemical Sciences

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

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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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Drug Discovery The medicinal chemist is involved in the drug discovery process from molecular modelling to synthesis to robotic high- through put synthesis

15. www.dcu.ie/chemistry 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry 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. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Jobs in The Industry Analytical – Quality Control, method development, quality assurance. Formulation chemists. Synthetic chemists. Research – Medicinal, synthetic, analytical. Education…

18. www.dcu.ie/chemistry Saturday, 21 November, 2009 11am-1pm Presentation Times 12.30 and 1.30 School of Mathematics HG17 11.30 and 12.30 School of Physical Sciences XG19 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30 School of Biotechnology XG20 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30 School of Chemical Sciences XG22 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 School of Health and Human Performance XG21 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30 School of Nursing HG22 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30 BSc in Psychology HG19