CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN440 Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 579. Round 2: 578. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 589. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 579
- 2025 Round 1
- 589
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN440 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 | 579 | 578 | 578 |
| 2025 | 589 | 589 | 589 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 579?
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 579.
579 points is above roughly 94% of 2026 candidates (about 6.2% scored 570 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 579.
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The UCD courses closest in points to DN440. All UCD courses and points.
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- DN600LawLevel 8559
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- DN100ArchitectureLevel 8554
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 578 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 DN440
What were the CAO points for DN440 in 2026?
Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences (DN440) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 579 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 578.
What were the points for DN440 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN440 was 589 points, Round 2 was 589. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 589.
Is DN440 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN440 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN440 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 578 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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