LM123 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biological and Chemical Sciences

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

474

Down 13 points since 2023 (487).

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About this course

A common entry science course with a broad first year in biology and chemistry. You pick your degree later.

How long
4 years
What you study
After first year you choose Bioscience, Environmental Science, Industrial Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry. Biomedical Science is reached through Bioscience. You pick your pathway during semester two of first year.
Placement and abroad
All of the follow-on degrees include an eight month co-op work placement.
Where it can lead
Bioscience is described as a good base for graduate entry medicine or a life sciences career. The other pathways lead to biotech, pharma and chemical industries and environmental work.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and chemistry and want to try subjects before choosing.

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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

2023487202448820254842026474

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026474Published after the final round
2025 484484521
2024 488488522
2023 487487531

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 H7 or Ordinary O3
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science or App Maths: Higher H7 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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