MT873 · Level 8 · 4 years

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

441

Down 10 points since 2023 (451).

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About this course

A biotechnology degree in Cork about growing and engineering cells to make medicines such as vaccines and insulin. You spend a lot of time in the lab.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers core science plus growing cells, how cells work, working with DNA, making biological medicines, lab studies and running your own experiments. Teaching also uses case studies, projects and site visits. Most contact time in the first three years is lab-based.
Placement and abroad
A work placement is mandatory, with at least 16 weeks in year 3 in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as quality control analysts, microbiologists, bio-assay specialists, process specialists or in research and development. Further study includes MSc and PhD programmes.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and lab work and want to help make modern medicines.

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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
2026441Published after the final round
2025 442442477
2024 442442477
2023 451451487

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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