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Pharmaceutical Science

Pharmaceutical Science

Pharmaceutical science covers designing, making and refining biologically active molecules to treat disease and studying how drugs act in the body. Lab experiments and data analysis are at its centre.

Natural sciences

What do graduates do?

  • Researcher at pharmaceutical companies
  • Contract research organisations
  • Biotechnology companies
GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

Usually a chemistry related degree or integrated master's is needed. Becoming a pharmacist requires a separate pharmacy degree; see our Pharmacy and Pharmacology pages.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

2 schools in 2 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Ireland

Dublin City UniversityChemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · Dublin

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
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Last checked: November 2026.

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