MT875 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biological Sciences (Common Entry)

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

444

Down 29 points since 2023 (473).

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About this course

A common entry biological sciences route in Cork. You spend two years trying three areas before choosing your degree.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study core science plus taster topics in food and health, biological medicines and agri-food science, with practical lab work and site visits. After year 2 you move into year 3 of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nutrition and Health Science or Agri-Biosciences. Entry to your chosen degree is guaranteed if you complete the two years successfully.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is mandatory in year 3, lasting 6 months for Agri-Biosciences or 16 weeks for the other two.
Where it can lead
Careers depend on the degree you choose, such as research scientist, quality control analyst, microbiologist, food product developer or lab technician.
Who it suits
Suits students who like biology and are unsure whether medicines, nutrition or agriculture is the right fit.

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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
2026444Published after the final round
2025 456456499
2024 442442488
2023 473473499

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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