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Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Advanced Pharmacy Technician Practice (Add-on) – BSc (Hons)

Technological University of the Shannon Level 8 Full Time

Career prospects

Career advancement – opens pathways to higher-level professional roles across healthcare in areas such as technology, strategy, innovation, and sustainability. Graduate entry programmes – eligible to apply for pharmacy, medicine or physiotherapy graduate entry programmes among others. Further postgraduate studies – graduates can progress to Level 9 (Masters) and Level 10 (PhD) study across a wide range of disciplines. Pharmaceutical industry careers – supports entry into pharmaceutical industry roles and entry onto graduate development programmes.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technician (Level 7) at TUS or its equivalent at another university in Ireland. Applicants who do not satisfy the standard entry requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Where this leads
Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Drug action and pharmacy practice — pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, dispensing and pharmacy support.

HSE Staff Pharmacist: €49,485 – €79,166 across the official incremental pay scale
Source: HSE/Dept. of Health Consolidated Pay Scales (eff. 1 Aug 2025); Excel Healthcare Pharmacy Salary Guide 2026
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Course facts

LevelLevel 8
Duration1 year
LocationLimerick
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