MT774 · Level 7 · 3 years

Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

351

Up 10 points since 2023 (341).

How do your points compare?

Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.

About this course

A Level 7 chemistry degree focused on lab analysis and the making of drugs and other chemical products.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers chemical principles, physics, biology, maths, laboratory skills and teamwork, with chemistry developing further as the course goes on. You learn to prepare samples, analyse materials and use computerised chemical instruments.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as lab technicians, analysts, quality control supervisors and lab managers in pharma, food and drink, environmental and forensic analysis. With a 50% average they can go to year 4 of the BSc (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance, which can lead to postgraduate study or teaching.
Who it suits
Suits students who are careful and accurate, enjoy chemistry and practical lab work and like solving problems with numbers.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023341202432020253372026351

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026351Published after the final round
2025 337337511
2024 320320532
2023 341341521

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

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

See the course on the Munster Technological University - Cork website ↗

Is Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry right for you?

Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Chemical Sciences, and shows which ones fit your points.

Take the CAO Interest Test Try the free test first

Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.