CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK405 Genetics, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 521. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 521. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 521
- 2025 Round 1
- 521
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK405 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 | 521 | - | 521 |
| 2025 | 521 | - | 521 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 521?
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 521.
521 points is above roughly 83% of 2026 candidates (about 16.7% scored 520 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 521.
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Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK405. All UCC courses and points.
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- CK125Physical Education, Sports Studies and ArtsLevel 8532
- CK302Law and FrenchLevel 8532
- CK402Biological and Chemical SciencesLevel 8531
- CK712Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)Level 8523
- CK504Nutritional SciencesLevel 8522
- CK202AccountingLevel 8520
- CK707Medical and Health SciencesLevel 8512
- CK201CommerceLevel 8510
- CK406Chemical SciencesLevel 8510
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CK405: 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 CK405
What were the CAO points for CK405 in 2026?
Genetics (CK405) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 521 points in 2026.
What were the points for CK405 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK405 was 521 points. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 521.
Is CK405 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK405 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK405 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CK405: 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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