• 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)

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  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

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  For you, Met: Your VWO diploma counts.
• Required school subjects
  Scheikunde and natuurkunde or biologie or wiskunde B or wiskunde D or aardrijkskunde or informatica as a VWO exam subject i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

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  H4 in Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry

  H4 in one of Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Computer Science or Agricultural Science

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  Subject Grade Comparison … H3 9 … H4 9 … H5 8 … H6 8 … H7 7 … O4 7

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

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  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your subjects to check. Add your subjects
• 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; Scheikunde: at least 9; 1 subject from natuurkunde, biologie, wiskunde B, wiskunde D, aardrijkskunde, informatica at 9 or higher i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

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  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.

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

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  Subject Grade Comparison … H3 9 … H4 9

  Subject Grade Comparison … H3 … 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.

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  O4 or H6 in Mathematics

  H4 in Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry

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  H4 in one of Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Computer Science or Agricultural Science

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  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. No grade entered for scheikunde. You have 0 at 9 or higher. Add your subjects
• Minimum overall grade
  None 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

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  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.

  Minimum Entry Requirements 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO

  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. The minimum standard may be higher in individual HEIs and/or for individual courses. There may also be specific subject requirements for courses.

• 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 TOEFL iBT (before January 2026, 0-120 scale) 90 or TOEFL iBT (from January 2026, 1-6 scale) 4.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 or Cambridge C1 Advanced or 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

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  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 … 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

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  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence

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  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

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  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.

  8 TR072 Degree options in:

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  8 TR072 Degree options in: 4 year degree leading to BSc Pharm (level 8) | 5 year degree leading to MPharm (level 9)

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  # = Test / Interview / Portfolio / Audition

  TR072 Pharmacy 591 590*

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  # Test / Interview / Portfolio / Audition … TR072 Pharmacy 591 590* (no # mark)

• Other requirements
  Garda (police) vetting is required for students on Pharmacy - Integrated Pharmacy; until it is cleared a student cannot attend placements or carry out research in hospitals, schools or clinics. i

  How it works: After accepting a place: complete the application form, prepare documents and ID (two forms of photo ID and proof of address dated within six months), submit them in person at the Academic Registry Service Desk or Orientation Hub, and complete the e-vetting form. The NVB1 and TCDV_1 forms are emailed after the application form, plus an NVB3 parent/guardian form for under-18s. A student who has lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18 must provide a Police Clearance Certificate for each country, requested from that country's policing body as soon as the offer is accepted; documents not in English need an official translation. Without clearance a student cannot go on placements.

  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

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  Students enrolled in the following undergraduate courses must undergo Garda Vetting

  Pharmacy - Integrated Pharmacy

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  Until your Garda Vetting has been completed and you have received your Garda Vetting clearance, you will not be able to attend any programme placements or carry out research in hospitals, schools, clinics, home visits etc.

  Police Clearance Certificate (required if you have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18)

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  Entrants will have to pass Trinity's health screening requirements.

  Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics to satisfy requirements.

  tcd.ie · health screenings

  All new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the following Health Science programmes are required to complete a Pre Placement Health Assessment (PPHA) before commencing professional placements.

  A mandatory Health Screening appointment will be arranged for you through the College Health Service.

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … UG & PG Standard requirements … 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

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  For you, To do: Do this after you accept a place; it is not part of selection.
• Entrants must pass Trinity's health screening requirements (a Pre Placement Health Assessment, including a review of vaccination status) before professional placements. i

  How it works: The School arranges a mandatory health screening appointment through the College Health Service and tells the student the date. The student uploads the required documentation, including vaccination records, to the Health Screening Portal beforehand.

  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 · garda vetting

  Students enrolled in the following undergraduate courses must undergo Garda Vetting

  Pharmacy - Integrated Pharmacy

  2 more from this page

  Until your Garda Vetting has been completed and you have received your Garda Vetting clearance, you will not be able to attend any programme placements or carry out research in hospitals, schools, clinics, home visits etc.

  Police Clearance Certificate (required if you have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18)

  tcd.ie · pharmacy

  Entrants will have to pass Trinity's health screening requirements.

  Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics to satisfy requirements.

  tcd.ie · health screenings

  All new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the following Health Science programmes are required to complete a Pre Placement Health Assessment (PPHA) before commencing professional placements.

  A mandatory Health Screening appointment will be arranged for you through the College Health Service.

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … UG & PG Standard requirements … 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

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  For you, To do: Do this after you accept a place; it is not part of selection.
• English tests must meet all score, section and validity rules. Not required with VWO English 8 or higher. i

  English tests need the section minimums of Trinity's Band B table (IELTS 6.0 in each band, Duolingo 100 in each subscore, TOEFL iBT 21 in each section or 4.0 on the new scale, Cambridge no score below 170, PTE 59 in each section), and the result must be issued within two years before the course starts. Not needed with VWO English 8 or higher.

  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 · garda vetting

  Students enrolled in the following undergraduate courses must undergo Garda Vetting

  Pharmacy - Integrated Pharmacy

  2 more from this page

  Until your Garda Vetting has been completed and you have received your Garda Vetting clearance, you will not be able to attend any programme placements or carry out research in hospitals, schools, clinics, home visits etc.

  Police Clearance Certificate (required if you have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18)

  tcd.ie · pharmacy

  Entrants will have to pass Trinity's health screening requirements.

  Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics to satisfy requirements.

  tcd.ie · health screenings

  All new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the following Health Science programmes are required to complete a Pre Placement Health Assessment (PPHA) before commencing professional placements.

  A mandatory Health Screening appointment will be arranged for you through the College Health Service.

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … UG & PG Standard requirements … 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

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Check this yourself.
• Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics to satisfy 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 · garda vetting

  Students enrolled in the following undergraduate courses must undergo Garda Vetting

  Pharmacy - Integrated Pharmacy

  2 more from this page

  Until your Garda Vetting has been completed and you have received your Garda Vetting clearance, you will not be able to attend any programme placements or carry out research in hospitals, schools, clinics, home visits etc.

  Police Clearance Certificate (required if you have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18)

  tcd.ie · pharmacy

  Entrants will have to pass Trinity's health screening requirements.

  Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics to satisfy requirements.

  tcd.ie · health screenings

  All new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the following Health Science programmes are required to complete a Pre Placement Health Assessment (PPHA) before commencing professional placements.

  A mandatory Health Screening appointment will be arranged for you through the College Health Service.

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … UG & PG Standard requirements … 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

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  For you, Good to know: Good to know: for information; it does not change whether you qualify.
• Score needed to get in
  2026 cut-offs: 590–591 CAO points, depending on the study option or admission route; they change every year. i

  2026 published cut-offs: 591 CAO points (CAO Round 1); 590 CAO points (CAO Round 2). Cut-offs differ by admission route or study option; check the relevant published cut-off yourself. They change every year.

  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: 601 in 2025 (CAO Round 1), 613 in 2024 (CAO Round 1), 613 in 2023 (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 … TR072 Pharmacy 591 590*

  RND 1 RND 2 … TR072 Pharmacy 591 590*

  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:

  Table 2: Points Conversion … Average Mark … IPS … 10 … 600 … 9 … 595 … 8 … 541 … 7 … 374 … 6 … 250 … 5 … 200

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

  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.

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  Bonus points for maths : 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.

  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:

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  Points Equivalence Table … 10 … 600 … 9 … 595 … 8 … 541 … 7 … 374 … 6 … 250 … 5 … 200

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  For you, Not yet clear: Cut-offs differ by admission route or study option; check the relevant published cut-off yourself.

How places are given

• Cap on places (numerus fixus)
  75 a year i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Source

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  75 Places

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

  CAO ranks eligible applicants by their points (for a VWO applicant converted from the best six subjects); offers go in order of merit from the highest score down, with random number selection for ties at the last place.

  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.

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  If there are five applicants with an identical points score competing for one remaining place, random number selection applies

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  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 591 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2026 the lowest score that got in was 590 (CAO Round 2).

  In 2025 the lowest score that got in was 601 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2024 the lowest score that got in was 613 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2023 the lowest score that got in was 613 (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.

  Source

  www2.cao.ie

  Points Required for Entry to Level 8 Courses 2026 … RND 1 RND 2 … TR072 Pharmacy 591 590*

  RND 1 RND 2 … TR072 Pharmacy 591 590*

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: A student needs 60 credits to pass the year; all modules are compensatable and up to 10 ECTS may be accumulated at Qualified Pass (marks of 35-39% where the pass mark is 40%; some professionally accredited courses use 45-49% where the pass mark is 50%). Failed components are reassessed (usually at the end of August); a student who still does not pass repeats the year in full, only once per year and at most two years in a degree.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  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).

  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

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

  The number of credits to pass a year is 60.

  tcd.ie · repeating a year

  Students who do not meet the requirements for their year after the reassessment must repeat the entire year

After you graduate

• Where graduates go
  Community, hospital and industrial pharmacy, and state services such as medicines licensing. Graduates can also do research or apply for postgraduate courses in hospital, industrial or community pharmacy.

  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 · pharmacy

  Employment opportunities exist in community, hospital and industrial pharmacy, as well as in state services such as medicines licensing.

  In addition, you can opt to undertake research, or apply for entry to one of the postgraduate courses in hospital, industrial or community pharmacy.

• Where graduates went (measured)
  Not found i

  Sure — Not in these rankings.

  Pages checked

  • hea.ie
  • public.tableau.com
  • public.tableau.com