DK781 · Level 7 · 3 years

Science - Bioscience

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

223

Down 12 points since 2023 (235).

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About this course

A broad Level 7 science course with a lot of hands-on lab work. It focuses on biology and how it links to medicines, health and the environment.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers cell biology, chemistry, physics, maths and practical skills. Year 2 moves into microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology. Year 3 includes immunology, bioanalytical science, regulatory affairs and statistics.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can do a work placement, a semester abroad or a campus-based option.
Where it can lead
Careers include lab technician, quality control analyst, research assistant and manufacturing technician, and you can add a one-year Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and chemistry, enjoy lab work and are curious about how living things 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026223Published after the final round
2025 204204398
2024 166166390
2023 235212408

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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