AU556 · Level 7 · 3 years

Science - undenominated

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

282

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

This common entry science course is for students who are unsure which area of science to follow. You pick your specialism after Year 1.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers chemistry, biology, maths, physics and skills for learning and innovation. You then choose Physics and Instrumentation, Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science, Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology, or Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science. You do not need Leaving Cert chemistry, biology or physics.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
After the Level 7 degree you can progress to the final year of the Level 8 honours degree, with postgraduate options after that.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science but have not decided between biology, chemistry and physics.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Biological and related sciences

Exploring biotechnology, genetics, and life sciences

Explore the science of living organisms and life processes. These degrees examine the structure, function, growth, evolution, and interaction of living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. E.g. Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026282Published after the final round
2025 289289465
2024 280280498
2023 283283498

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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