MH205 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biomedical Science

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

451

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About this course

A four-year Level 8 degree in biology and biomedical science, similar to the pre-clinical part of a medical degree. You study how disease works and how treatments are developed.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study biology and biomedical science with practical lab sessions, plus maths. In first year you can add a science subject or an arts subject such as economics or Spanish. Fourth year includes a research lab project opportunity.
Where it can lead
Graduates often do master's or PhD study in areas like biotechnology, immunology or microbiology, or work in pharmaceutical and life science industries.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and lab work and are curious about disease and health research.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026451Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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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