CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY321 Genetics and Genomics, University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 463. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 474. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 463
- 2025 Round 1
- 474
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY321 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 | 463 | - | 463 |
| 2025 | 474 | - | 474 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 463?
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 463.
463 points is above roughly 69% of 2026 candidates (about 31.3% scored 460 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Other courses at University of Galway
The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY321. All University of Galway courses and points.
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- GY206Business Information SystemsLevel 8474
- GY323ZoologyLevel 8473
- GY261Business Studies (International Hotel Management)Level 8 · test/portfolio468
- GY203Commerce (International) with GermanLevel 8467
- GY301ScienceLevel 8455
- GY201CommerceLevel 8451
- GY515General NursingLevel 8451
- GY320PhysicsLevel 8444
- GY310Marine ScienceLevel 8443
- GY350Computer Science and Information TechnologyLevel 8440
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY321: 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 GY321
What were the CAO points for GY321 in 2026?
Genetics and Genomics (GY321) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 463 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY321 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY321 was 474 points. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 474.
Is GY321 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY321 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY321 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY321: 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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