TU763 · Level 7 · 3 years

Pharmaceutical Science

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

368

Down 22 points since 2023 (390).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree about how new medicines are discovered, developed and manufactured. Lecturers come from both academic and pharmaceutical backgrounds.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 builds knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Years 2 and 3 cover drug formulation, pharmaceutical analysis, microbiology, biotechnology, good manufacturing practice and sterile working, with lab skills every semester.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can complete a 6 to 8 month placement in a pharmaceutical company, in Ireland or abroad through Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Job titles include process technologist, regulatory compliance officer, microbiological analyst and environmental monitoring officer, and you can progress to the Level 8 degree TU876.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and biology and are interested in how medicines 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
2026368Published after the final round
2025 356356434
2024 352352443
2023 390390509

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 or Foundation F2

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

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