AU668 · Level 8 · 4 years

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

384

Up 22 points since 2023 (362).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in practical chemistry. It focuses on how medicines are discovered and tested and how their quality is checked.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers chemistry, biology, physics and maths, and you do not need Leaving Cert Chemistry. Later modules include organic and physical chemistry, microbiology, forensic analysis, statistics, and good manufacturing practice and quality systems. There is lots of lab work and projects. In final year you complete a research project and attend a conference.
Placement and abroad
You do a six-month placement in third year with companies in Ireland and beyond.
Where it can lead
It can lead to jobs in pharmaceutical, chemical, biomedical and biotech industries, in quality, regulatory affairs, training and research. Graduates can also go on to an MSc or PhD.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy chemistry and lab work, like precise careful work, and are interested in medicines.

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About Chemical Sciences

Study of chemical principles, organic, and analytical chemistry

These degrees provide a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and processes, covering areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. E.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026384Published after the final round
2025 409411445
2024 361367452
2023 362362400

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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