CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC205 Physical Education with Biology, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 532. Up 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 521. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 532
- 2025 Round 1
- 521
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC205 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 | 532 | - | 532 |
| 2025 | 521 | - | 521 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 532?
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 532.
532 points is above roughly 86% of 2026 candidates (about 14.4% scored 530 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 532.
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Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC205. All DCU courses and points.
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- DC190Electronic and Computer EngineeringLevel 8544
- DC204Athletic Therapy and TrainingLevel 8544
- DC114Global Business (Spain)Level 8543
- DC127Common Entry into Actuarial and Financial MathematicsLevel 8543
- DC193Mechatronic EngineeringLevel 8 · not all offered543
- DC197Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8543
- DC194Mechanical and Sustainability EngineeringLevel 8 · not all offered542
- DC208PsychologyLevel 8532
- DC202Sport Science and HealthLevel 8519
- DC181BiotechnologyLevel 8510
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC205: 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 DC205
What were the CAO points for DC205 in 2026?
Physical Education with Biology (DC205) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 532 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC205 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC205 was 521 points. Up 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 521.
Is DC205 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC205 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC205 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC205: 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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