CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK402 Biological and Chemical Sciences, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 531. Down 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 532 and the final cut-off 531. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 531
- 2025 Round 1
- 532
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK402 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 | 531 | - | 531 |
| 2025 | 532 | - | 531 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 531?
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 531.
531 points is above roughly 86% of 2026 candidates (about 14.4% scored 530 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 531.
- TR060Biological and Biomedical SciencesTrinity College Dublin · Level 8553
- CK125Physical Education, Sports Studies and ArtsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8532
- CK302Law and FrenchUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8532
- CK301Law (Pathways) - 3 years or 4 yearsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8534
- CK712Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8523
- CK504Nutritional SciencesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8522
- CK600EngineeringUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8540
- CK405GeneticsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8521
Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK402. All UCC courses and points.
- CK304Law and IrishLevel 8545
- CK606Architecture - Offered jointly by UCC and MTULevel 8544
- CK120Applied PsychologyLevel 8543
- CK600EngineeringLevel 8540
- CK301Law (Pathways) - 3 years or 4 yearsLevel 8534
- CK125Physical Education, Sports Studies and ArtsLevel 8532
- CK302Law and FrenchLevel 8532
- CK712Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)Level 8523
- CK504Nutritional SciencesLevel 8522
- CK405GeneticsLevel 8521
- CK202AccountingLevel 8520
- CK707Medical and Health SciencesLevel 8512
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CK402: 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 CK402
What were the CAO points for CK402 in 2026?
Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 531 points in 2026.
What were the points for CK402 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK402 was 532 points and the final end-of-season figure was 531. Down 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 532 and the final cut-off 531.
Is CK402 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK402 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK402 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CK402: 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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