TR060 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

553

Down 13 points since 2023 (566).

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About this course

A broad biology degree where you specialise later. It is a large intake and covers life from cells to ecosystems.

How long
4 years
What you study
In first and second year you study cells, genetics, evolution, molecular biology, metabolism, and plant, animal and microbe biology. In third and fourth year you specialise in one of 11 subjects, such as Genetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Zoology or Physiology.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in science and medicine, including research, biotechnology and pharma.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and lab work and want to decide on a specialism later.

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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
2026553Published after the final round
2025 554553577
2024 555544577
2023 566555589

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Trinity Science: Higher H4
  • Trinity Science: 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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