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Medicinal chemists serve as the innovative force driving today's pharmaceutical sector. Beyond their chemical expertise, they possess deep understanding of molecular architecture, medication development, and how drugs interact biologically.
Similar to chemistry graduates from other specializations, the competencies gained in this program will position you as a sought-after candidate across diverse fields. Beyond pharmaceuticals, career paths in commerce, financial services, management, media, and education all become viable options for medicinal chemistry graduates. The majority of students advance to pursue postgraduate research either within the School or at prestigious international universities.
Entry to Trinity College Dublin’s undergraduate programmes is highly competitive. International applicants must have completed a high school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. General matriculation requirements include pass grades in English, mathematics and a language other than English. Additional requirements may apply for some courses.
TOEFL: Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21).
University of Cambridge: 180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), First Certificate
Grade A (CEFR Level C1); IELTS: (Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).