BSc Hons Pharmacology

at University College Dublin

First Year
 

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Optional Science modules

• Elective module

Second Year
 

• Pharmacology

• + 2 Other Science Subjects

• Elective modules

Third Year
 

• Pharmacology

• Elective modules

Fourth Year
 

• Pharmacology (includes a research project in topics such as cancer treatment, cardiovascular disease, neuropharmacology and drug discovery)

General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

IELTS
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 26400

Career opportunities for Pharmacology graduates include working in:
 

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Drug regulatory bodies, such as the Irish Medicines Board

• Biotechnology sector

• Chemical safety and toxicology