CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DK781 Science - Bioscience, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 223. Round 2: 390. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 204. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 223
- 2025 Round 1
- 204
- Level
- 7
- College
- DkIT
DK781 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 | 223 | 390 | 390 |
| 2025 | 204 | 262 | 204 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 223?
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 223.
223 points is above roughly 13% of 2026 candidates (about 87% scored 220 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK781. All DkIT courses and points.
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- DK820Computing in Games DevelopmentLevel 8234
- DK753Culinary ArtsLevel 7232
- DK723Computing in Development and Operations EngineeringLevel 7231
- DK880Health and Physical ActivityLevel 8226
- DK865Audio and Music ProductionLevel 8219
- DK725Computing in Cybersecurity and Computing InfrastructureLevel 7217
- DK816Business StudiesLevel 8209
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 390 points. This was a new competition for Available Places, so the figure is not a straight drop 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 DK781
What were the CAO points for DK781 in 2026?
Science - Bioscience (DK781) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 223 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 390.
What were the points for DK781 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK781 was 204 points, Round 2 was 262. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 204.
Is DK781 a Level 8 course?
No. DK781 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for DK781 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 390 points. This was a new competition for Available Places, so the figure is not a straight drop 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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