GY505 · Level 8 · 5 years (4 years BSc, then 1 year MPharm)

Pharmacy

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

589

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About this course

The route to becoming a pharmacist. You do a four year BSc in Pharmacy and then a fifth year to earn the MPharm, which you need to register in Ireland.

How long
5 years (4 years BSc, then 1 year MPharm)
What you study
Year 1 covers chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, formulation science, biochemistry and anatomy, with work in simulated pharmacies. Later years add microbiology, toxicology, data analysis, manufacturing, clinical decision making and learning alongside other healthcare students. Year 5 is mostly student-led work on real pharmacy scenarios.
Placement and abroad
Placements run across the programme, from one day in year 1 and two weeks in year 2, to a four month placement in year 4 and an eight month placement in year 5.
Where it can lead
Careers include community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry, once you have the MPharm and pass the registration exam.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and biology, enjoy working with patients and want to be an expert on medicines.

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Points history

2023202420256012026589

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026589Published after the final round
2025 601601602
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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H4

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

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