US733 · Level 7 · 3 years

Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis)

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

260

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About this course

A science degree for working in the pharmaceutical industry, covering how medicines are developed, made and tested. You build lab skills using specialist equipment.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Then you study organic and inorganic chemistry, pharmaceutics, dosage form design and analytical techniques. Third year adds pharmaceutical synthesis, spectroscopy, separations and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
Placement and abroad
Semester two of third year is a work placement, usually with an industry partner, or an alternative such as an industry project.
Where it can lead
It can lead to jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, and you can go on to year 4 of the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Sciences at TUS.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and practical lab work 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
2026260Published after the final round
2025 223223374
2024 222222390
2023 258258378

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

  • Spanish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Irish: 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.

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