MT838 · Level 8 · 4 years

Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

487

Up 22 points since 2023 (465).

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About this course

An engineering degree in Cork about turning raw materials into useful products such as medicines and clean energy. It is accredited by IChemE and Engineers Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers maths, communication, engineering science, lab practice on process equipment, material and energy balances, and cellular microbiology. Lectures are mixed with lab sessions, project work and team exercises. The course covers areas from oil and gas to pharmaceuticals, plus energy efficiency and environmental protection.
Placement and abroad
A salaried work placement runs from the end of year 3 into the second semester of year 4, in industry or consultancy.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in pharmaceuticals and biopharma, food and drink, oil and gas, energy and the environment, building products and consultancy. Postgraduate study is available, including a taught MEng.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good at maths and science and like solving problems in how things are made.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026487Published after the final round
2025 477477531
2024 454454544
2023 465465532

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 H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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