TU876 · Level 8 · 4 years

Pharmaceutical Science

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

391

Up 11 points since 2023 (380).

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About this course

A science degree about how medicines are discovered, developed and made. It mixes biology and chemistry with the technical and regulatory side of the pharmaceutical industry.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 builds your chemistry, biology, maths and physics. Later years move into drug formulation, pharmaceutical analysis, microbiology, good manufacturing practice and quality systems. Final year covers drug synthesis, bioprocess technology and a project. The work is split roughly evenly between lab classes and lectures.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes a 6 to 8 month industry placement, which you can do abroad through Erasmus, and many graduates are hired by the company they worked with.
Where it can lead
Careers include process technologist, microbiologist, regulatory compliance supervisor, process development lead and manufacturing manager.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and biology and enjoy 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026391Published after the final round
2025 371371414
2024 383383413
2023 380377418

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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