CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC180 Biological Sciences (General Entry), DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 477. Up 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 466. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 477
- 2025 Round 1
- 466
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC180 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 | 477 | - | 477 |
| 2025 | 466 | 466 | 466 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 477?
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 477.
477 points is above roughly 72% of 2026 candidates (about 28.3% scored 470 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 477.
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- DC210Psychology and Disruptive TechnologiesDublin City University · Level 8487
- DC117Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies/Aviation MaDublin City University · Level 8466
- DC123Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceDublin City University · Level 8489
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC180. All DCU courses and points.
- DC207Psychology and MathematicsLevel 8498
- DC111Business StudiesLevel 8497
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Level 8496
- DC123Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8489
- DC210Psychology and Disruptive TechnologiesLevel 8487
- DC110Business Studies InternationalLevel 8477
- DC002Education - Primary TeachingLevel 8473
- DC203Science and Mathematics EducationLevel 8467
- DC117Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies/Aviation MaLevel 8466
- DC209Health and SocietyLevel 8465
- DC240Marketing, Innovation and TechnologyLevel 8465
- DC230Economics, Politics and LawLevel 8462
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC180: 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 DC180
What were the CAO points for DC180 in 2026?
Biological Sciences (General Entry) (DC180) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 477 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC180 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC180 was 466 points, Round 2 was 466. Up 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 466.
Is DC180 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC180 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC180 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC180: 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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