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Bachelor of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry

Maynooth University

Maynooth, Ireland
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year chemistry degree focused on pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Cosmetics and medical devices firms
Agricultural and food and drinks sector
Quality control
Research and development
Regulatory positions
MSc or PhD research

Curriculum

Year 1: Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Chemistry
Biology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry workshops and Mathematics
With an optional 10-credit elective. Years 3 and 4 focus on Chemistry
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry and Biology.

Entry requirements

Academic

Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (CAO point bands 300-400
400-500 or 500-600 depending on programme
For example India Standard XII 70% overall for the lowest band)
Plus programme subject requirements
Non-EU applicants apply through MU Apply. Grade guidance from source: Country-specific upper-secondary results converted to CAO points
Entry bands 300-400
400-500
500-600 CAO points depending on programme.

Accepted academic background

Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (examples from the 2026 undergraduate requirement PDFs: India Standard XII minimum 70% overall in X and XII for the 300-400 CAO point band, 85% in XII for 500-600, China senior middle school or gaokao 75% overall for 300-400 points, 85% for 500-600, With English and Mathematics taken, Malaysia STPM or UEC C7 average, Nepal Grade XI/XII minimum 65% plus a Maynooth-recognised foundation programme), A levels and IB also accepted, Programme subject requirements (e.g. Mathematics, Irish or a science for some BSc) and audition for Music.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 176
Oxford Test of English 140

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
the country entry requirements. Non-EU applicants apply online through MU Apply
Not the CAO
The undergraduate confirm the application fee with the admissions office. Upload the documents the portal asks for
Including proof of English (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE 63
Duolingo 120 or equivalent). Receive and accept the offer
The undergraduate deposit is not stated.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€18,000 EUR
Application fee	€50 EUR
Deposit	€1,000 EUR

Program details

Campus	Maynooth
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department	Chemistry
Teaching language	English
Credit value	240
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.