• School diploma required
  VWO (Dutch pre-university diploma) i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Netherlands … What qualifications are accepted? … Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma)

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  Trinity is delighted to accept students who have completed the below qualifications from the Netherlands: Recognised School Leaving Qualifications Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma

  ✓

  For you, Met: Your VWO diploma counts.
• Required school subjects
  No specific subjects i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

  ✓

  For you, Met: Nothing to meet.
• Minimum subject grades
  6 different subjects at 6 or higher, at least 3 of them at 8 or higher, including English, Mathematics and another language; Wiskunde A or wiskunde B or wiskunde C or wiskunde D: at least 7; 2 subjects from natuurkunde, scheikunde, biologie, aardrijkskunde, wiskunde B, wiskunde D, informatica at 9 or higher i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  Minimum Entry Requirements 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

  6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

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  Subject Grade Comparison … H3 9 … H4 9 … H5 8 … H6 8 … O4 7 … * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

  Subject Grade Comparison … H6 … 8 … O4 … 7 … * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

  Subject Grade Comparison … H4 … 9

  * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

  www2.cao.ie

  If two versions of the same subject are presented, the average score will be included in the calculation.

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  H6 or O4 Mathematics

  H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your subjects and grades to check. No grade entered for wiskunde A or wiskunde B or wiskunde C or wiskunde D. You have 0 at 9 or higher. Add your subjects
• Minimum overall grade
  None i

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  Sources

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  Minimum Entry Requirements 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

  6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum eligibility criteria follow. Proof of English proficiency is required in all cases.

  The minimum eligibility criteria follow. Proof of English proficiency is required in all cases. … 3 H5 required 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO

• Language level required
  English: VWO engels 8 or higher or an accepted language test i

  English: at least 8 for engels on your VWO list or IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 or TOEFL iBT (before January 2026, 0-120 scale) 90 or TOEFL iBT (from January 2026, 1-6 scale) 4.5 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 or Cambridge C2 Proficiency 180 or PTE Academic 69

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … UG & PG Standard requirements … 6.5 overall … 120 overall … 90 overall … 4.5 overall … 180 overall … 69 overall

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence (see page 9).

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: English: enter your grade for engels. Add a language test
• Minimum age
  Born before 15 January 2011 for 2027, going by the 2026 rule (born before 15 January 2010) i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Source

  tcd.ie · undergraduate

  Applicants seeking admission in 2026 must have a date of birth before 15 January 2010.

  Applicants seeking admission in 2026 must have a date of birth before 15 January 2010 .

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your birth year to check. Add your birth year
• Extra steps
  None i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3)” on the same line as the restricted course’s title.

  8 TR061 Chemical Sciences

  www2.cao.ie

  # Test / Interview / Portfolio / Audition … TR061 Chemical Sciences 534 531

• Other requirements
  English tests must meet all score, section and validity rules. Not required with VWO English 8 or higher. i

  If English is shown by a test rather than VWO English grade 8, the Band B section minimums also apply: IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; Duolingo 100 in each subscore; TOEFL iBT 21 in each section (before January 2026) or 4.0 in each section (from January 2026); Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency no score below 170; PTE Academic 59 in each section. Test results must be issued within two years before the course starts.

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … 180 overall … no score below 170 … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course .

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence (see page 9).

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas Chemistry 30 Medicinal Chemistry 30 Chemistry with Molecular Modelling 8 Nanoscience 10 + 6* Chemistry with Biosciences 10

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

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  Medicinal Chemistry (where a student must have taken all of the Biology modules in the two Fresh years)

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  Pattern JF.1 (fulfils requisites for Moderatorships in C, CB, CMM, MC)

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Check this yourself.
• Applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English. i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … 180 overall … no score below 170 … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course .

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence (see page 9).

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas Chemistry 30 Medicinal Chemistry 30 Chemistry with Molecular Modelling 8 Nanoscience 10 + 6* Chemistry with Biosciences 10

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

  1 more from this page

  Medicinal Chemistry (where a student must have taken all of the Biology modules in the two Fresh years)

  tcd.ie

  Pattern JF.1 (fulfils requisites for Moderatorships in C, CB, CMM, MC)

  ·

  For you, Good to know: Good to know: for information; it does not change whether you qualify.
• Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry, and applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics, to meet the subject requirements. i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … 180 overall … no score below 170 … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course .

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence (see page 9).

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas Chemistry 30 Medicinal Chemistry 30 Chemistry with Molecular Modelling 8 Nanoscience 10 + 6* Chemistry with Biosciences 10

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

  1 more from this page

  Medicinal Chemistry (where a student must have taken all of the Biology modules in the two Fresh years)

  tcd.ie

  Pattern JF.1 (fulfils requisites for Moderatorships in C, CB, CMM, MC)

  ·

  For you, Good to know: Good to know: for information; it does not change whether you qualify.
• Entry to the Medicinal Chemistry moderatorship is decided after the second (Senior Fresh) year of TR061 Chemical Sciences: students must have taken all the Biology modules in both Fresh years and are ranked by their overall Senior Fresh mark for a quota of 30 places. i

  How it works: Choose the module pattern with Biology (Pattern JF.1) in first year and keep Biology in second year, pass the Senior Fresh year, then list the moderatorship as a preference. Places go in order of the overall Senior Fresh mark until the quota is full; students who pass only at reassessment compete for the places left. The course director may change prerequisites and quotas.

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … 180 overall … no score below 170 … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course .

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence (see page 9).

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas Chemistry 30 Medicinal Chemistry 30 Chemistry with Molecular Modelling 8 Nanoscience 10 + 6* Chemistry with Biosciences 10

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

  1 more from this page

  Medicinal Chemistry (where a student must have taken all of the Biology modules in the two Fresh years)

  tcd.ie

  Pattern JF.1 (fulfils requisites for Moderatorships in C, CB, CMM, MC)

  ·

  For you, Good to know: Good to know: you need this while studying; it is not checked when you apply.
• Score needed to get in
  534 CAO points or more: the 2026 cut-off, which changes every year i

  Applicants are ranked by CAO points; the highest get the places. The cut-off is the lowest score that got a place, so it moves with each year's applicants.

  Earlier cut-offs: 543 in 2025 (CAO Round 1), 532 in 2024 (CAO Round 1), 535 in 2023 (CAO Round 1), 555 in 2022 (CAO Round 1).

  How the score is worked out: Average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects taken in a single sitting: 10 → 600, 9 → 595, 8 → 541, 7 → 374, 6 → 250, 5 → 200.

  +25 for wiskunde B or wiskunde D at 6 or higher, if it is one of the subjects counted.

  Two versions of one subject, such as wiskunde B and D, count once, at their average.

  Grades are rounded to whole numbers first, as on the diploma.

  The university gives only these rows and does not say how averages between them convert, so a score between two rows is a range.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Points Required for Entry to Level 8 Courses 2026 … RND 1 RND 2 … TR061 Chemical Sciences 534 531

  onprem.tcd.ie

  2026 CAO ROUND 1 MINIMUM ENTRY LEVELS … TR061 CHEMICAL SCIENCES 534

  www2.cao.ie

  The indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects taken in a single sitting as follows:

  Average Mark IPS 10 600 9 595 8 541 7 374 6 250 5 200

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  NB Sample grades only. The steps between points shown are not necessarily even as they are based on statistical comparisons.

  Bonus points of 25 will be awarded for grade 6 or better in Advanced level Mathematics (i.e., B or D) where mathematics is one of the subjects counted for points.

  If two versions of the same subject are presented, the average score will be included in the calculation.

  The indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects taken in a single sitting as follows: Table 2: Points Conversion Average Mark IPS 10 600 9 595 8 541 7 374 6 250 5 200

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  As a guideline it is anticipated that the indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects as follows:

  As a guideline it is anticipated that the indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects as follows: Points Equivalence Table Average Mark IPS 10 600 9 595 8 541 7 374 6 250 5 200

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Needs grades for at least 6 different subjects; you have entered 0. Add your grades

How places are given

• Cap on places (numerus fixus)
  90 a year

  The 2025 figure; the 2027 one is not out yet. i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2025 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  qualifax.ie · not the university’s own page

  Number of Places … Places 2025: 90

  Places 2025: 90

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  Please note that places on the course may fill before the application deadline, so early application is encouraged.

  www2.cao.ie

  The HEIs then instruct CAO on how many offers to make for each course.

• How applicants are picked
  Ranked by school grades; the highest get the places i

  CAO ranks eligible applicants by points (for a VWO applicant converted from the average of the best six subjects); offers go in order of merit from the highest score down until the places are filled.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information for 2027.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  After the points have been calculated, applicants are placed on a list in order of merit for each course for which they are eligible.

  If there are five applicants with an identical points score competing for one remaining place, random number selection applies and the place will be offered to the applicant with the highest random number.

  tcd.ie · undergraduate

  For applicants applying through the CAO you must meet the minimum "CAO Points" requirement for the course.

• Past admission numbers
  In 2026 the lowest score that got in was 534 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2025 the lowest score that got in was 543 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2024 the lowest score that got in was 532 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2023 the lowest score that got in was 535 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2022 the lowest score that got in was 555 (CAO Round 1). i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Points Required for Entry to Level 8 Courses 2026 … RND 1 RND 2 … TR061 Chemical Sciences 534 531

  onprem.tcd.ie

  2026 CAO ROUND 1 MINIMUM ENTRY LEVELS … TR061 CHEMICAL SCIENCES 534

Once you have started

• First-year minimum to continue
  Pass all 60 credits in the first year; if you do not, you can resit or repeat the year i

  Every course is worth a number of credits, which you earn by passing it; a full year is 60.

  In the university’s words: All 60 credits must be passed, counting compensation: modules are compensatable and up to 10 ECTS may be at Qualified Pass (35-39%). Chemistry modules need at least 35% in the exam and 40% in the practical part, and practical work cannot be compensated. Failed parts are reassessed in late August; a student who still fails repeats the year in full (at most once per year, and at most two years in a degree).

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie

  The number of credits to pass a year is 60 [this is predicated on all undergraduate programmes comprising 60 ECTS per year].

  All modules and components of modules are compensatable.

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  10 ECTS may be accumulated at ‘Qualified Pass’ (i.e. marks between 35-39% where the pass mark is 40% or 45-49% where the pass mark is 50% for some professionally accredited courses).

  Repetition of a year is in full, i.e., all modules and all assessment components.

  Students should not repeat any academic year more than once within a degree programme and may not repeat more than two academic years within a degree programme

  tcd.ie

  For 10 ECTS credit modules in Fresh years, a minimum mark requirement will be defined as 35% in the examination component (currently making up 70% or 75% of the total, depending on the module) and 40% in the practical component (currently 25% of the total), in order for a Pass or Qualified Pass mark in the module to be granted

  The accrediting body (RSC) mandates that practical components of modules, practical modules, and capstone projects need to be passed at the pass mark and students should not be allowed to progress with a compensated or qualified fail in any practical component or module in any year

  tcd.ie

  Information on progression and awards can be found via the following webpage: https://www.tcd.ie/academic-affairs/academic-regulations/-undergraduate-progression-and-awards/

After you graduate

• Where graduates go
  Most go on to postgraduate study at Trinity or abroad. Others work in the pharmaceutical industry, business, finance, administration, publishing or teaching.

  What Trinity College Dublin says its graduates go on to do; not measured. i

  Fairly sure — Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Source

  tcd.ie · medicinal chemistry chemical sciences

  In addition to the pharmaceutical industry itself, business, finance, administration, publishing, and teaching are all possibilities that are open to you as a medicinal chemistry graduate. Most students progress to postgraduate studies in the School or other top tier institutions abroad.

• Where graduates went (measured)
  Trinity honours-degree graduates of 2024 in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, nine months after graduating: 47.5% working full-time, 7.8% part-time, 1.8% about to start a job; 31.1% in full-time and 0.5% in part-time further study; 9.1% unemployed; 2.3% other activities.

  Measured from all natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Trinity College Dublin, not just this programme (2024). Past graduates, not a promise. i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  public.tableau.com · HEI Comparison

  Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes … Field of Study: Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics … Trinity College Dublin … Working full-time 47.5% … Working part-time 7.8% … Due to start a job in the next 3 months 1.8% … Engaged in full-time further study, training or research 31.1% … Engaged in part-time further study, training or research 0.5% … Other Activity 2.3% … Unemployed and looking for work 9.1%

  hea.ie

  HEI level data (GO Class of 2024) … 3. HEI-Level Information (UG Honours Degree): This looks at employment outcomes for undergraduate honours degrees for each HEI