MT775 · Level 7 · 3 years

Applied Biosciences

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

440

Up 28 points since 2023 (412).

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About this course

A Level 7 biology and biotechnology degree with a lot of lab work. Years 1 and 2 are shared, and you choose between Food and Health Science or Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology for year 3.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers core sciences along with biotechnology and food science, with a strong emphasis on supervised lab work, results and scientific reports. Later you study environmental science, analytical techniques, quality management and bioprocessing before picking your year 3 route.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in pharmaceutical, food and healthcare industries as quality analysts, microbiologists, purification specialists, researchers and technicians. They can progress to year 4 of the BSc (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, depending on route.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how living things work and enjoy lab 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
2026440Published after the final round
2025 440440520
2024 400400510
2023 412412520

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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