CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MH203 Biological and Geographical Sciences, Maynooth: CAO points 2026
Maynooth University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 401. Down 30 on 2025, when Round 1 was 431 and the final cut-off 419. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 401
- 2025 Round 1
- 431
- Level
- 8
- College
- Maynooth
MH203 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 | 401 | - | 401 |
| 2025 | 431 | 419 | 419 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 401?
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 401.
401 points is above roughly 52% of 2026 candidates (about 48.1% scored 400 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 401.
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The Maynooth courses closest in points to MH203. All Maynooth courses and points.
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- MH204Physics with AstrophysicsLevel 8401
- MH407Business and AccountingLevel 8401
- MH409Business and LanguagesLevel 8401
- MH404BusinessLevel 8400
- MH410FinanceLevel 8400
- MH502BCL LawLevel 8400
- MH503BCL Law and LanguagesLevel 8400
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MH203: 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 MH203
What were the CAO points for MH203 in 2026?
Biological and Geographical Sciences (MH203) at Maynooth University had a Round 1 cut-off of 401 points in 2026.
What were the points for MH203 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MH203 was 431 points, Round 2 was 419 and the final end-of-season figure was 419. Down 30 on 2025, when Round 1 was 431 and the final cut-off 419.
Is MH203 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MH203 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MH203 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MH203: 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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