BSc (with placement)

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Learn more about studying Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    42 months
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,400EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • University ranking
    #410

Program overview

What Dublin City University says about their program:

One of the core sciences, chemistry has a wide range of applications affecting our daily lives. Chemists design and develop new drugs, pharmaceuticals and materials, and devise cleaner, more efficient industrial processes to produce them.

DCU's Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences course cultivates your chemistry knowledge and skills through applied methods. Laboratory work plays a vital role in developing your understanding of research and industry. The opportunity to apply the basic principles of chemistry will equip you with an array of problem-solving skills to serve in the professional world.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Scholarships at Dublin City University

  • DCU International Merit Scholarships

    Official page

    Dublin City University offers international scholarships for non-EU applicants who have received an offer for eligible undergraduate programmes, including international merit awards and faculty-specific scholarships.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Dublin City University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dublin City University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €15,000 to €16,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from €17,000 to €25,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Dublin City University?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,824
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,525
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€143
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€46
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€17· Dublin average
Monthly public transport pass€87
Monthly grocery basket€152
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13
Gym membership€56

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Dublin City University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Dublin City University.

Ireland student visa requirements