Pharmacy

Pharmacy is the study of all aspects of drugs, both natural and synthetic in origin, including their chemistry, their uses in medicines, and how they work within the body.

Minimum Entry Requirements: Irish Leaving Certificate To be considered for admission to a degree course at the University applicants must: Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers. The six subjects above must include: A pass in English A pass in mathematics (or foundation level mathematics) A pass in a language other than English. Special Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate O4 or H6 Mathematics H4 Chemistry or physics/chemistry H4 In one of physics, biology, mathematics, applied mathematics, geography, geology, agricultural science or computer science Combinations of subjects not permitted: Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics to satisfy requirements. Students will have to undergo a health screening. Students will be required to undergo Garda vetting. Note: In order to qualify to register as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland students must also complete a fifth year, culminating in a M.Pharm. degree. There will be a postgraduate fee associated with the fifth year on the postgraduate register in Trinity, payable by the student. Fees are available to view at: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-andpayments The M.Pharm. degree carries with it an entitlement to apply for registration as a pharmacist in the Republic of Ireland.