MH203 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biological and Geographical Sciences

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

401

Down 40 points since 2023 (441).

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About this course

A four-year Level 8 degree that combines biology and geography to look at climate and nature. It uses data and technical skills.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study climate science, environmental biology, GIS mapping, remote sensing, ecosystems and field skills, along with data science. First year has geography, biology, maths and data science or physics. Final year includes research or a short placement.
Placement and abroad
A short work placement is possible in fourth year, subject to availability.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into environmental consultancy, GIS, environmental data science, science communication, research or conservation, or teaching Biology and Geography after a PME.
Who it suits
Suits students who like the outdoors, fieldwork and using data to understand the environment.

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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

2023441202441020254312026401

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026401Published after the final round
2025 431419468
2024 410410462
2023 441433474

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 O4
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS: 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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