AU965 · Level 8 · 4 years

Science

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

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2026 Round 1 points

367

Up 21 points since 2023 (346).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours science degree with a general first year. It suits students who know they like science but not which area yet.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, physics, maths and IT, plus electives. From Year 2 you pick one of four pathways: Environmental Science with Ecology, Occupational Safety and Health, Biomedical Science, or Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development. About half your time is in the lab.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is available.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy hands-on science and want time to decide which area to specialise in.

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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

2023346202440220253572026367

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026367Published after the final round
2025 357357398
2024 402402451
2023 346346444

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
  • 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.

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