MH210 · Level 8 · 4 years

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

430

Down 47 points since 2023 (477).

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About this course

A four-year Level 8 degree using chemistry and biology to understand medicines and disease. It is aimed at careers in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year builds chemistry, biology and maths. Later you study medicinal chemistry and drug design, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical analysis. You build lab, data and scientific writing skills.
Placement and abroad
There is a six-month work placement or internship, subject to availability.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into roles such as quality control, research and development, manufacturing support and regulatory work, in pharma, biotech, cosmetics, medical devices and food.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and lab work and are interested in how drugs are made.

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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
2026430Published after the final round
2025 441434466
2024 451451488
2023 477477520

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, 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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