CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK404 Biological, Environmental and Geological Sciences, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 462. Down 33 on 2025, when Round 1 was 495 and the final cut-off 484. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 462
- 2025 Round 1
- 495
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK404 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 | 462 | - | 462 |
| 2025 | 495 | 487 | 484 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 462?
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 462.
462 points is above roughly 69% of 2026 candidates (about 31.3% scored 460 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 462.
- LM123Biological and Chemical SciencesUniversity of Limerick · Level 8474
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- MT875Biological Sciences (Common Entry)Munster Technological University · Level 8444
- CK124Education - GaeilgeUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8462
- CK203Business Information SystemsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8462
- CK710General NursingUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8463
- CK411Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8456
- CK505Food ScienceUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8456
Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK404. All UCC courses and points.
- CK412Agricultural ScienceLevel 8478
- CK706Public Health SciencesLevel 8476
- CK121Psychology and Computing - 3 years or 4 years (Work Experience Pathway)Level 8474
- CK413Science EducationLevel 8474
- CK710General NursingLevel 8463
- CK124Education - GaeilgeLevel 8462
- CK203Business Information SystemsLevel 8462
- CK411Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8456
- CK505Food ScienceLevel 8456
- CK740MidwiferyLevel 8451
- CK213Food Marketing and EntrepreneurshipLevel 8445
- CK215International Business with LanguagesLevel 8445
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CK404: 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 CK404
What were the CAO points for CK404 in 2026?
Biological, Environmental and Geological Sciences (CK404) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 462 points in 2026.
What were the points for CK404 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK404 was 495 points, Round 2 was 487 and the final end-of-season figure was 484. Down 33 on 2025, when Round 1 was 495 and the final cut-off 484.
Is CK404 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK404 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK404 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CK404: 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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