TU762 · Level 7 · 3 years

Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

380

Up 34 points since 2023 (346).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 science degree that trains you as a chemical analyst for the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. It has a strong lab focus.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 is a shared science base in biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Later years cover organic and inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, kinetics and medicinal chemistry, with pharmaceutical processes and regulation.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in pharmaceutical, chemical and food and drink industries, state and hospital labs and universities, as lab technicians or researchers, and can apply for the final year of TU852 Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy chemistry and practical lab work.

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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

2023346202434720253472026380

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026380Published after the final round
2025 347328509
2024 347342520
2023 346346500

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 O4

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 Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman website ↗

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