School of Pharmacy Prize – Acorn to Mighty Oak

The School of Pharmacy Prize – Acorn to Mighty Oak is an academic achievement prize awarded by University College Cork to recognize undergraduate pharmacy students who demonstrate the greatest academic improvement during their studies. The prize is specifically awarded to the BPharm student who has improved their academic grade most significantly since first year, measured by the greatest difference in overall aggregate between first year and fourth year results. Eligibility is based on academic improvement metrics. Students repeating failed modules at Supplemental Examinations in first year remain eligible, while those repeating a full year are ineligible. Students taking examinations for the first time at Autumn Supplemental due to illness, injury, or other mitigating circumstances are also eligible. Marks are calculated by comparing the aggregate of first attempt examination results from First Year with those from Final Year. In case of a tie, the prize amount is divided equally among qualified students.