GY318 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biopharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

532

Down 22 points since 2023 (554).

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About this course

A science degree that blends chemistry and biology to prepare you for the medicines industry. Class sizes are small.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers chemistry, physics, biology and maths or computer science. Later years add pathways in chemistry and biochemistry, pharmacology, drug design, molecular biology and genetics. In final year you do a dissertation with placement, or an on-campus project with electives.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes a paid placement of 20 to 26 weeks in the biopharma industry in Ireland, and a semester abroad is an option for some.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared for careers in the biopharmaceutical industry in Ireland.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy chemistry and biology and want to work on how medicines are made.

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About Biological and related sciences

Exploring biotechnology, genetics, and life sciences

Explore the science of living organisms and life processes. These degrees examine the structure, function, growth, evolution, and interaction of living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. E.g. Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026532Published after the final round
2025 532532553
2024 510510543
2023 554554589

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science or CS: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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