Overview

During the Pharmacology (Hons) programme from University College Dublin, students will have the opportunity to take part in drug development research.

Professional Work Experience

A limited number of opportunities exist in second and third year to gain additional laboratory experience during the summer. Funded schemes are organised by public and private bodies, e.g. the Irish Health Research Board and The Wellcome Trust (UK). In addition, occasional opportunities arise within individual research groups.

Career

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

Pharmacology graduates can also pursue graduate studies at MSc or PhD level. PhD programmes in Ireland and abroad cover areas such as drug development and biomedical science.

International Study Opportunities

International study opportunities in third and fourth years to date have included:

University of Melbourne, Australia
San Jose State University, USA
University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Optional Science modules

Elective modules

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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90

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63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 7 other Bachelors in Pharmacology in Ireland

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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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120

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90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants are required to present with

IB 33 with Maths requirement (Standard Level 6 or Higher Level 4) and Lab Science Requirement (Standard Level 6 or Higher Level 4)

OR

A Level (ABB / BBBD / BBB + D AS Level or equivalent combination) with Maths requirement (GCSE A or A Level D or AS Level C) and Lab Science requirement (GCSE A or A Level D or AS Level C).

Please refer to country-specific requirements and comprehensive English language requirements via our UCD Global website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29100 EUR / year

≈ 29100 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7574 EUR / year

≈ 7574 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 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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