BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy
at University College Cork, Cork

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BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy
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UCC
Overview

UCC offers a 18 months long BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy course. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to UCC BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy are IELTS and PTE.

Duration	18 months
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Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy

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BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy
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UCC
Entry Requirements

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Leaving Certificate entry requirements

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.

Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements in the same sitting:

English O6/H7

Irish O6/H7

Maths O6/H7

Other Language O6/H7

Chemistry H4

Physics or Biology H4

Fitness to Practise

This programme is subject to UCC's Fitness to Practise Policy.

Student Garda Vetting

All students on this programme will come into contact with the public and assume positions of trust through educational and training opportunities. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, UCC is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake this programme.

Vetting is carried out by the Admissions Office in UCC under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 (the Acts) once a student has accepted their place on the programme. This involves a police check to establish whether the individual being vetted has had criminal convictions in the past or whether any criminal proceedings are pending. The Garda Siochána provide this information for students who have resided in Ireland for a period of six months or more (including permanent residence).

All students who have resided outside Ireland for a period of six months or more must furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from their country or countries of residence. This certificate should state that the student has had no convictions recorded against them while residing there.

Further information can be found on our Student Garda Vetting page.
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BPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy
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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#351	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#105	Europe QS, 2025
#301	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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University College Cork
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

57% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships3

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs3.5

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.8

Public transportation3.9

Safety4.6

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration4.1

Anonymous

MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2025

3.8

Planned risks for your dreams.

Tips: Take a minute to really understand what you want for your future. Does the course you are having on your kind bring you any closer to the career that you have in your mind. Is it giving you a boost for the career path you are on. Don't solely take a course because the masses refer to it. Even a course that is not that popular but aligns with your history would definitely be a game changer. A course that's totally unrelated to what you did for your Bachelors or your professions won't get you a job in that stream without relevant experience. Do a proper and detailed check before learning in. Because financially, this would take some time for you to recover and get back on track.

Likes (Part time work): UCC supports part time. They even provide you with part time tutoring opportunities, with very good pay. Also there are good part time opportunities overall. Will have to struggle initially, but with time things will shape really great. Everyone I know got part time. You will get seasonal opportunities and if you play your cards right, that's a permanent position.

Dislikes (Internships): There won't be any support for internships from the university for the specific Masters course. If you find one, they can recommend you. During our induction, they clearly mentioned that they won't support internships or even part times considering the academic loads we have for this course. But it's not that heavy and we can balance it with part times to a good extent. Prepare early and aim for on time scheduled work for efficiency. It's not going to be easy, but things will work out in the end.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026Read more

Devi Subhash Kumar Nalamati Verified Icon

MEngSc in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Batch of 2023

4.1

There are plenty of great Indian food places in Cork city.

Tips: The course duration is very short and you can't have every experience during those few months. If you can put your head down for the first two semesters, it's smooth sailing forward. Don't worry about part time job, partying or repaying your loan during the college term. You can do that very easily if you complete your college properly.

Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of great Indian food places in Cork city. Very authentic South Indian and North Indian region specific restaurants are available. We can also get all the ingredients we want here at very similar prices. So do not carry basics like price and daal from India. Use that luggage space for something else.

Dislikes (Internships): Internships for Master's are not really a thing in Ireland. Most Irish kids do their Internships during their final year in high school and a few during under graduation. What is common is working for the company you do your project with. Those technical facts as an internship for Master's.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1800

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 42000

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Finance (Corporate Finance) - Batch of 2026

4.3

The university is really friendly and helpful for students.

Tips: I became more disciplined and able to manage time well. There are cultural shifts but only positive. Got a 2000 scholarship from the university on the basis of work experience and my undergrad score. I am totally satisfied with my university; I got to learn a lot in finance. They teach us the things that we do and need in the real world, not just unnecessary theories as they do in India.

Likes (Student Life): The university campus is really big and beautiful. It is so green and peaceful. We also have sports facilities in the university. Gym, swimming, football, basketball, squash, etc. I have 3-4 days of classes per week. One class is 2 hours each, and I have a total of 6-7 classes in one week, which is quite manageable. There are events at every festival, recruitment event, and social event. I have joined the commerce club and the volleyball club.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Here we have less options for food as compared to India, also eating outside in India was feasible. Here it's too expensive. At least 6-10 a meal. There are some Indian restaurants in the city as well. I cook myself most of the time, because it is more affordable and healthy at the same time. Eating outside is not at all an affordable option but sometimes on weekends, I eat outside.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 35000

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026Read more

Aditya Pratap Singh Verified Icon

MSc in Food Business and Innovation - Batch of 2026

4.7

Budget friendly and safe option for freshers.

Tips: 3 years plus experience is must as job market is getting difficult in 2025. 2,000-3,000 euros is enough for the expenditure as you can manage expenses through part time as living costs here are less than dublin. Choose your university wisely as it can be a game changer for you based on your experience in your field.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 38000

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025Read more

Shraddha Jadhav Verified Icon

MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2026

4.9

Really good experience studying at UCC.

Tips: The course is fast-paced and has a lot of projects so managing time is crucial. After coming here it took time for me to adjust but the people in college, the teaching staff and everyone are really helpful and kind so it gets easier. I am happy with the course and the university. It's been a good experience so far.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation in the area is convenient, reliable and well connected to the campus. The frequency of bus is good and it's easy to commute to and from university. The transportation system makes it accessible for students who don't have personal vehicles and the routes cover most areas where students live.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time job opportunities are extremely competitive and difficult to secure. Each vacancy typically receives 100-200 applications, which means students often face long waiting periods before finding employment. The high competition makes it challenging for students who need to work while studying to support themselves financially.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2525

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025Read more

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