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The pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector provides essential benefits to society by creating and manufacturing medications, including antibiotics for infections, cancer therapies, and HIV antivirals. Ireland's economy significantly benefits from this industry, hosting more than 150 pharmaceutical firms, with nine of the world's leading companies based here. Graduates with qualifications in pharmaceutical science are in high demand, offering outstanding career opportunities. The BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science is a four-year, full-time honors degree available through the SE501 - Bachelor of Science (Hons) Common Entry Pathway. This program prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical fields, covering diverse subjects and hands-on experience with industry-standard lab equipment. Additionally, graduates gain versatile skills, making them suitable for various science-driven industries.
You should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry.
You must have a Secondary/High School Diploma, with good grades in English and Mathematics and at least 4 other subjects, on average + 60%.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6