CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY501 Medicine - Undergraduate Entry, University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 730. Not everyone on 730 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Up 2 on 2025, when Round 1 was 728. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Medicine - Undergraduate Entry [HPAT required]”. The tag "HPAT required" means part of the application is assessed outside the Leaving Cert, and that mark is included in the score above.
- Round 1 points
- 730
- 2025 Round 1
- 728
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY501 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 | 730 | - | 730 |
| 2025 | 728 | 728 | 728 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 730?
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 730.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY501: 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 GY501
What were the CAO points for GY501 in 2026?
Medicine - Undergraduate Entry (GY501) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 730 points in 2026. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for GY501 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY501 was 728 points, Round 2 was 728. Up 2 on 2025, when Round 1 was 728.
Is GY501 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY501 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY501 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY501: 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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