CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY505 Pharmacy, University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 589. Down 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 601. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 589
- 2025 Round 1
- 601
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY505 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 | 589 | - | 589 |
| 2025 | 601 | 601 | 601 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 589?
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 589.
589 points is above roughly 96% of 2026 candidates (about 4.5% scored 580 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 589.
- CK703PharmacyUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8 · not all offered590
- TR072PharmacyTrinity College Dublin · Level 8591
- RC005Pharmacy 4 year BPharm or 5 year MPharmRCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences · Level 8578
Other courses at University of Galway
The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY505. All University of Galway courses and points.
- GY408Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8555
- GY405Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8554
- GY303Biomedical ScienceLevel 8544
- GY401Engineering (Undenominated)Level 8543
- GY413Energy Systems EngineeringLevel 8543
- GY502Occupational TherapyLevel 8542
- GY503Speech and Language TherapyLevel 8542
- GY104PsychologyLevel 8534
- GY318Biopharmaceutical ChemistryLevel 8532
- GY319Mathematical ScienceLevel 8531
- GY209Commerce (Global Experience)Level 8530
- GY402Civil EngineeringLevel 8521
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY505: 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 GY505
What were the CAO points for GY505 in 2026?
Pharmacy (GY505) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 589 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY505 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY505 was 601 points, Round 2 was 601. Down 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 601.
Is GY505 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY505 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY505 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY505: 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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