AU655 · Level 8 · 4 years
Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht
410
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A four-year honours degree about life in rivers, lakes and the sea. It looks at how to manage aquatic resources sustainably.
Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.
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.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 410 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 400 | 400 | 441 |
| 2024 | 400 | 400 | 444 |
| 2023 | 401 | 401 | 442 |
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.
These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.
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