CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK505 Food Science, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 456. Round 2: 448. Up 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 453. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 456
- 2025 Round 1
- 453
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK505 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 | 456 | 448 | 448 |
| 2025 | 453 | - | 453 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 456?
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 456.
456 points is above roughly 66% of 2026 candidates (about 34.4% scored 450 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 456.
- CK213Food Marketing and EntrepreneurshipUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8445
- DN261Food ScienceUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8479
- CK411Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8456
- CK740MidwiferyUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8451
- CK124Education - GaeilgeUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8462
- CK203Business Information SystemsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8462
- CK404Biological, Environmental and Geological SciencesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8462
- CK710General NursingUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8463
Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK505. 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
- CK404Biological, Environmental and Geological SciencesLevel 8462
- CK411Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8456
- CK740MidwiferyLevel 8451
- CK213Food Marketing and EntrepreneurshipLevel 8445
- CK215International Business with LanguagesLevel 8445
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 448 points, down 8 from Round 1.
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 CK505
What were the CAO points for CK505 in 2026?
Food Science (CK505) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 456 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 448.
What were the points for CK505 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK505 was 453 points. Up 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 453.
Is CK505 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK505 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK505 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 448 points, down 8 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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