CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC181 Biotechnology, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 510. Up 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 498. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 510
- 2025 Round 1
- 498
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC181 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 | 498 | - | 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.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 510.
- GY304BiotechnologyUniversity of Galway · Level 8511
- DC115Accounting and FinanceDublin City University · Level 8509
- DC168Genetics and Cell BiologyDublin City University · Level 8509
- DC206Physical Education with MathematicsDublin City University · Level 8509
- DC202Sport Science and HealthDublin City University · Level 8519
- DC112Global Business (France)Dublin City University · Level 8500
- DC162Chemical and Pharmaceutical SciencesDublin City University · Level 8500
- DC207Psychology and MathematicsDublin City University · Level 8498
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC181. All DCU courses and points.
- DC205Physical Education with BiologyLevel 8532
- DC202Sport Science and HealthLevel 8519
- DC115Accounting and FinanceLevel 8509
- DC168Genetics and Cell BiologyLevel 8509
- DC206Physical Education with MathematicsLevel 8509
- DC112Global Business (France)Level 8500
- DC162Chemical and Pharmaceutical SciencesLevel 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
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC181: 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 DC181
What were the CAO points for DC181 in 2026?
Biotechnology (DC181) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 510 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC181 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC181 was 498 points. Up 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 498.
Is DC181 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC181 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC181 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC181: 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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