DC161 · Level 8 · 4 years

Analytical Science

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

440

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About this course

Analytical science is the science of detecting and measuring substances, used in areas like medicine testing, pollution monitoring and forensics. This DCU degree mixes chemistry, biology, maths and physics with lots of lab work from day one.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers chemistry, biology, physics and maths with labs in each. Later years focus on spectroscopy, separation techniques, forensic and environmental analysis and data analysis. You choose a chemistry or biology pathway, and fourth year includes a project.
Placement and abroad
You do a DCU INTRA work placement in third year, or an alternative module with industry trips and workshops if no placement is found.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in quality control, process development, validation, forensic analysis, hospital labs and research, in pharma, food and drink and government agencies, or go on to research or teaching.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy chemistry and biology and like hands-on lab work.

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About Chemical Sciences

Study of chemical principles, organic, and analytical chemistry

These degrees provide a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and processes, covering areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. E.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026440Published after the final round
2025 410410443
2024 431431465
2023 432432478

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 H6 or Ordinary O3
  • Lab Science subject or CS: Higher H5 or Ordinary O3

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

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