CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC162 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 500. Up 23 on 2025, when Round 1 was 477. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 500
- 2025 Round 1
- 477
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC162 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 | 500 | - | 500 |
| 2025 | 477 | - | 477 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 500?
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 500.
500 points is above roughly 80% of 2026 candidates (about 20.3% scored 500 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 500.
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- DC111Business StudiesDublin City University · Level 8497
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Dublin City University · Level 8496
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The DCU courses closest in points to DC162. All DCU courses and points.
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- DC181BiotechnologyLevel 8510
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- DC168Genetics and Cell BiologyLevel 8509
- DC206Physical Education with MathematicsLevel 8509
- DC112Global Business (France)Level 8500
- DC207Psychology and MathematicsLevel 8498
- DC218Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)Level 8498
- DC111Business StudiesLevel 8497
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Level 8496
- DC123Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8489
- DC210Psychology and Disruptive TechnologiesLevel 8487
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC162: 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 DC162
What were the CAO points for DC162 in 2026?
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 500 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC162 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC162 was 477 points. Up 23 on 2025, when Round 1 was 477.
Is DC162 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC162 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC162 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC162: 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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