Overview

Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of how drugs interact with cells, tissues, and organisms. Pharmacology has the potential to treat or prevent disease and to discover and distribute new therapies to help people lead longer and healthier lives.

This Pharmacology (Hons) course from Technological University of the Shannon is designed to meet those requirements.

This course promotes the development of flexible interpersonal skills essential for effective interaction and engagement with colleagues in the working world. This is achieved through the implementation of team-based learning strategies in specific modules.

Careers Opportunities

On completing the BSc(Hons) in Pharmacology degree programme, the following career avenues and sectors are available to you:

Pharmaceutical companies

Toxicologist

Clinical Research Associate (CRO)

Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)

Biotechnology sector

Chemical safety and toxicology

MSc/PhD and a career as a medical or a life-science research scientist

Higher Education sector

Professional Masters in Education (PME)

Graduate Medicine/Veterinary

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology (Year-Long)

Mathematics for Scientists (Year-Long)

Physics for Chemical and Life Sciences (Year-Long)

Chemistry (Year-Long)

Laboratory Practice: Safety Science & Laboratory Competencies

Transferable Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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60

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athlone, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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60

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50

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6

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General requirements

Grade H5 in two higher- level subjects, Grade 05 in Mathematics at ordinary level, plus three subjects at Grade O6 at ordinary level. Subjects to include a language (English or Irish).

Any major QQI award with three distinctions and a pass in C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C2017 or Leaving Certificate Mathematics at O5/H7.
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Living costs

Athlone

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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