SE525 · Level 8 · 5 years

Pharmacy

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

544

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About this course

A five-year Master of Pharmacy in Waterford that trains you to become a pharmacist. Patient care and professional practice are central, alongside the science.

How long
5 years
What you study
You study pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, body systems, medicines manufacturing, pharmacy practice, research, management and leadership. Learning is split into six strands that run through the whole programme. Year 5 includes a final research project and a professional registration exam.
Placement and abroad
Supervised placements in community and hospital pharmacies start in second year. Year 4 placements can be in patient-facing or industry roles, and Year 5 is patient-facing.
Where it can lead
After all five years you can apply to register as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and want to work directly with patients as part of a healthcare team.

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Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026544Published 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

  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Chemistry: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4
  • Agricultural Science: Higher H4
  • Physics: 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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