Pharmacy

Start Your Journey to a Career in Pharmacy Pharmacy is more than just dispensing medicines; pharmacists are trusted healthcare experts who play a vital role in patient care in healthcare settings and in the pharmaceutical industry. This future-focused Pharmacy degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to have a real impact on patient care, working with the wider healthcare team.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish (unless exempt), English, Maths, a Laboratory Science subject (either Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry joint or Agricultural Science) which must be at a minimum H4 level. No 3rd language is required. Please note that to register as a Pharmacist, one must hold an MPharm (Masters in Pharmacy) degree. This degree is obtained following successful completion of Year 5 of the programme. As Year 5 is technically a postgraduate Year, this is not covered by the free fees initiative and is subject to a course fee of €11,500. Completing the four-year BSc Pharmacy and not progressing to the fifth MPharm year, does not meet the educational requirements for registration as a Pharmacist. Garda Vetting: Required: Garda Vetting - University of Galway Vaccination and Screening: Required: Pre-Placement Health Assessment, Screening & Certification - University of Galway Fitness to Practice: This programme is subject to the University of Galway Fitness to Practice Policy for Pharmacy Students.