AU976 · Level 8 · 4 years

Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development [Sligo]

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

337

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About this course

This degree at ATU Sligo is about the science behind discovering, making and testing medicines. It has a strong lab and practical element.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, physics, maths and an introduction to pharmaceutical science, with lab sessions. Later years get more specialised, with subjects like dosage formulation, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality systems and pharmaceutical legislation. The first year is shared with other science degrees, so you can switch path in Year 2. A final year project is included.
Placement and abroad
You can choose a work placement of four months or a full year between Year 3 and Year 4.
Where it can lead
It can lead to roles in the pharmaceutical and medtech industries.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy chemistry and biology, like lab work and fancy a career in the medicines industry.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026337Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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
  • 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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