MT871 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biomedical Science (offered jointly MTU Cork Campus & UCC)

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

555

Down 14 points since 2023 (569).

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About this course

A joint MTU and UCC degree training you in the lab tests medical scientists use to diagnose disease and monitor patients. Teaching is split equally between the two campuses.

How long
4 years
What you study
As well as core science subjects, first year introduces clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, diagnostic microbiology and transfusion science. The course uses up-to-date lab technology to investigate disease and support medical research.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is not part of the degree; to work as a medical scientist in an Irish hospital you also need a one-year Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice after graduating.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as medical scientists in hospitals (with the diploma), or in research, biopharma, biotechnology, public health and medical sales, or go on to an MSc or PhD.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy lab science and are interested in health and medicine.

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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
2026555Published after the final round
2025 555554577
2024 556556579
2023 569569601

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
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Traditional Science: Higher H4

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

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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