LM115 · Level 8 · 4 or 5 years

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

509

Up 54 points since 2023 (455).

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About this course

A degree in chemical and biochemical engineering, as a four year Bachelor or a five year Masters. It is accredited by IChemE.

How long
4 or 5 years
What you study
You learn process engineering, which is used in making medicines, fuels, food and drink, and cleaning up waste.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include biopharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, food and beverage, waste cleanup and electronic manufacture.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and maths and enjoy solving practical problems.

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About Engineering and engineering trades

Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

Engineering degrees focus on solving real-world problems and innovating solutions across various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy. E.g. Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Points history

2023455202446620254552026509

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026509Published after the final round
2025 455455521
2024 466466532
2023 455455551

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H4
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS, DCG, Tech, Construction: 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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