DC163 · Level 8

Chemical Sciences General Entry (Undenominated Entry)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

409

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A common first year in chemistry. You try out different areas, then pick a specialist chemistry degree.

What you study
In first year you study chemistry, biology, physics and maths, with a lot of lab work. Topics include drug design, forensic and industrial analysis, environmental chemistry and biomolecules. You can take a language module. At the end of the year you choose between Chemistry with AI, Analytical Science, or Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Places on these depend on your first-year results.
Who it suits
Suits students who like chemistry and the lab but are unsure which branch they want.

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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
2026409Published after the final round
2025 402402454
2024 404404454
2023 405405467

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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