CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU655 Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 410. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 410
- 2025 Round 1
- 400
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU655 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 410 | - | 410 |
| 2025 | 400 | - | 400 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 410?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 410.
410 points is above roughly 55% of 2026 candidates (about 45.4% scored 410 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU655. All ATU courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU655: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about AU655
What were the CAO points for AU655 in 2026?
Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology (AU655) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 410 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU655 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU655 was 400 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400.
Is AU655 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU655 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU655 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU655: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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