CK402 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biological and Chemical Sciences

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

531

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About this course

UCC's broadest science entry route for students interested in biology and chemistry, leading to nine possible degrees.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, plant and animal physiology, microbiology, chemistry, calculus and physics. At the end of first or second year you choose a stream: Applied Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds, Chemistry with Forensic Sciences, Microbiology, Neuroscience or Physiology. Teaching mixes lectures, lab practicals and tutorials.
Placement and abroad
The Biotechnology and Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds streams have formal work placements; other streams offer optional summer placements, usually after second or third year.
Where it can lead
Career options depend on the stream you choose.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy Biology and/or Chemistry, like lab work and want time to decide which science 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026531Published after the final round
2025 532531555
2024 533533577
2023 533532567

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • LS/M/AP/CS: Higher H4

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

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