CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK406 Chemical Sciences, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 510. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 510. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 510
- 2025 Round 1
- 510
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK406 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 | 510 | - | 510 |
| 2025 | 510 | 509 | 498 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 510?
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 510.
510 points is above roughly 82% of 2026 candidates (about 18.3% scored 510 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK406. All UCC courses and points.
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- CK504Nutritional SciencesLevel 8522
- CK405GeneticsLevel 8521
- CK202AccountingLevel 8520
- CK707Medical and Health SciencesLevel 8512
- CK201CommerceLevel 8510
- CK708ParamedicineLevel 8499
- CK212Applied EconomicsLevel 8489
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CK406: 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 CK406
What were the CAO points for CK406 in 2026?
Chemical Sciences (CK406) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 510 points in 2026.
What were the points for CK406 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK406 was 510 points, Round 2 was 509 and the final end-of-season figure was 498. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 510.
Is CK406 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK406 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK406 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CK406: 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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