US865 · Level 8 · 4 years

Pharmacology

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

319

Up 12 points since 2023 (307).

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About this course

A BSc in Athlone about how drugs act on cells, tissues and the body, and how new medicines are discovered and developed.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, physics and maths. You then study biochemistry, gene technology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology in team-based modules. Later modules include drug action, cell signalling, toxicology, neuropharmacology and a research project.
Placement and abroad
In semester 2 of Year 3 you do a placement, usually with an industrial partner.
Where it can lead
The course links to Ireland's pharmaceutical industry.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and chemistry, like working in teams and want to understand how medicines work.

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About Biological and related sciences

Exploring biotechnology, genetics, and life sciences

Explore the science of living organisms and life processes. These degrees examine the structure, function, growth, evolution, and interaction of living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. E.g. Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry.

Points history

2023307202430520252522026319

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026319Published after the final round
2025 252252384
2024 305305410
2023 307307405

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

  • Finnish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Hebrew: Higher H7 or Ordinary O5

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 of the Shannon - Athlone website ↗

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