US864 · Level 8 · 4 years

Drug and Medicinal Product Analysis

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

318

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A BSc in Limerick about how medicines, medical devices and biopharmaceuticals are made and tested for safety and quality. It was developed with the industries that employ graduates.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, physics and maths. You then study analytical techniques, pharmaceutical biochemistry and microbiology, and statistical process control. Final years look at good manufacturing practice, chromatography, spectroscopy, validation and quality management, plus a research project.
Placement and abroad
There is an eight-month work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Employers include Regeneron, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care and Stryker.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and precise lab work and are drawn to healthcare manufacturing.

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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
2026318Published after the final round
2025 306306356
2024 309360388
2023 309309362

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

  • Dutch: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Estonian: 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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