生物制药化学是对生物分子（例如DNA，蛋白质和碳水化合物）及其作为治疗医学的应用的研究。功能不当或缺少特定生物分子会导致多种疾病和医疗状况。例如，某些形式的糖尿病是由于缺乏胰岛素导致的。生物药物化学家的作用是设计和合成可以替代缺失蛋白质的分子。替代分子通常是使用化学和生物技术方法制备的修饰蛋白质。生物制药化学课程的学生人数相对较少，在第二年和第四年的项目中有充足的研究机会，在第三年的工作时间为20-26周。
Biopharmaceutical Chemistry is the study of biomolecules (such as DNA, proteins and carbohydrates) and their applications as therapeutic medicine. Numerous diseases and medical conditions are caused by the improper function or the absence of a particular biomolecule. For example, some forms of diabetes result from a lack of insulin. The role of the biopharmaceutical chemist is to design and synthesise molecules that can substitute for the missing protein. The replacement molecule is often a modified protein, prepared using chemical and biotechnological methods.<br><br>Biopharmaceutical Chemistry is a multidisciplinary subject that combines areas of chemistry and biology. The Biopharmaceutical Chemistry course has a relatively small intake of students and includes ample opportunity for research within projects in years 2 and 4, and a 20-26 week work placement in Year 3.<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>The biopharmaceutical industry is an increasingly important player in the Irish economy. Biopharmaceutical companies located in Ireland include Abbott, Amgen, Alexion, Astellas, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Centocor, Eli Lilly, Hollister, Pfizer, Merck, Randox, Regeneron and Sanofi.. These companies need graduates who are trained in chemistry and aspects of biotechnology. The Biopharmaceutical Chemistry degree is tailored to meet the needs of this industry.