Shortlisted applicants undertake a computer-based School of Pharmacy Admission Test (SPAT) comprising Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics. Applicants use the UCC E-learning platform for the examination. The SPAT contributes 40% of the overall score. The interview evaluates:
- Motivation
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Personal attributes
- Knowledge of the Pharmacy profession
- Current healthcare issues
The interview contributes 20% to the overall admission score.