CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY301 Science, University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 455. Up 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 440. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 455
- 2025 Round 1
- 440
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY301 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 | 455 | - | 455 |
| 2025 | 440 | - | 440 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 455?
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 455.
455 points is above roughly 66% of 2026 candidates (about 34.4% scored 450 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 455.
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The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY301. All University of Galway courses and points.
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- GY321Genetics and GenomicsLevel 8463
- GY201CommerceLevel 8451
- GY515General NursingLevel 8451
- GY320PhysicsLevel 8444
- GY310Marine ScienceLevel 8443
- GY350Computer Science and Information TechnologyLevel 8440
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY301: 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 GY301
What were the CAO points for GY301 in 2026?
Science (GY301) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 455 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY301 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY301 was 440 points. Up 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 440.
Is GY301 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY301 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY301 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY301: 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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