TU651 · Level 6 · 2 years

Applied Biology

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

227

Down 25 points since 2023 (252).

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About this course

A two year Higher Certificate in biological science at TU Dublin Tallaght with a strong lab focus. You do not need Leaving Cert Biology to apply.

How long
2 years
What you study
You study biology, chemistry, physics, maths and lab skills in first year. In second year you move on to biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, statistics and scientific analysis, with a pharmaceutical microbiology module. Over the two years you spend about 400 hours in the lab.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in quality control, quality assurance, as lab assistants or technologists, or progress to the Level 7 BSc in Bioanalysis (TU760).
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and biology and want a stepping stone to a science degree.

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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
2026227Published after the final round
2025 255255401
2024 252252421
2023 252252403

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 or Foundation F2

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 Technological University Dublin - Tallaght website ↗

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