CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN261 Food Science, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 479. Round 2: 478. Up 13 on 2025, when Round 1 was 466. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 479
- 2025 Round 1
- 466
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN261 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 | 479 | 478 | 478 |
| 2025 | 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 479?
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 479.
479 points is above roughly 72% of 2026 candidates (about 28.3% scored 470 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 479.
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- DN130City Planning and Environmental PolicyUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8474
- DN310Veterinary NursingUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8484
- DN530HumanitiesUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8465
- DN452MidwiferyUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8495
- DN700Social SciencesUniversity College Dublin (NUI) · Level 8498
Other courses at UCD
The UCD courses closest in points to DN261. All UCD courses and points.
- DN201Computer ScienceLevel 8510
- DN451Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)Level 8 · not all offered510
- DN620Criminology with PsychologyLevel 8510
- DN700Social SciencesLevel 8498
- DN452MidwiferyLevel 8495
- DN310Veterinary NursingLevel 8484
- DN120Landscape ArchitectureLevel 8478
- DN430Sport and Exercise ManagementLevel 8477
- DN130City Planning and Environmental PolicyLevel 8474
- DN530HumanitiesLevel 8465
- DN750Social Policy and SociologyLevel 8440
- DN450General NursingLevel 8434
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 478 points, down 1 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 DN261
What were the CAO points for DN261 in 2026?
Food Science (DN261) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 479 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 478.
What were the points for DN261 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN261 was 466 points. Up 13 on 2025, when Round 1 was 466.
Is DN261 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN261 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN261 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 478 points, down 1 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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