CK404 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

462

Down 32 points since 2023 (494).

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About this course

A common first year at UCC across biology, geology and environmental science, after which you choose one of five degree pathways. It was formerly called Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes cells and genetics, plant and animal biology, habitats and ecosystems, chemistry, geology, physical geography, calculus and physics. You then pick Applied Plant Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Geoscience or Zoology. There is a lot of practical work, with afternoon labs, field days and a residential field trip.
Placement and abroad
A 4 to 10 week work experience module is available in fourth year, and some students can swap third year for a year abroad in North America or Europe.
Where it can lead
Careers depend on the pathway chosen.
Who it suits
Suits students who love the outdoors and nature and enjoy hands-on lab and field work.

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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

2023494202448920254952026462

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026462Published after the final round
2025 495484520
2024 489467519
2023 494474530

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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