TU751 · Level 7 · 3 years

Biosciences

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

400

Down 30 points since 2023 (430).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 science degree that prepares you to work as a technician or scientist in biotechnology and biosciences. It builds from general science into biology-focused subjects.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 gives a base in biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Year 2 focuses on biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and microbiology, and Year 3 adds biotechnology, genetic engineering, pharmacology, toxicology and research methods.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as lab, biomedical or biopharmaceutical technicians or researchers, and those with 60% or more in Year 3 are offered a place on the Level 8 add-on TU886 Biomolecular Sciences.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and chemistry and like lab work.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026400Published after the final round
2025 377377499
2024 410389510
2023 430430535

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 O4

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

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