CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MT838 Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering, MTU: CAO points 2026
Munster Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 487. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 477. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering [Cork]”. "Cork" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 487
- 2025 Round 1
- 477
- Level
- 8
- College
- MTU
MT838 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 | 487 | - | 487 |
| 2025 | 477 | - | 477 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 487?
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 487.
487 points is above roughly 75% of 2026 candidates (about 25.4% scored 480 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 487.
- DC162Chemical and Pharmaceutical SciencesDublin City University · Level 8500
- LM115Chemical and Biochemical EngineeringUniversity of Limerick · Level 8509
- CK406Chemical SciencesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8510
- MT830Engineering (Common Entry)Munster Technological University · Level 8499
- MT836Mechanical EngineeringMunster Technological University · Level 8465
- MT839Biomedical EngineeringMunster Technological University · Level 8465
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The MTU courses closest in points to MT838. All MTU courses and points.
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- MT836Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8465
- MT839Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8465
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- MT875Biological Sciences (Common Entry)Level 8444
- MT873Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyLevel 8441
- MT775Applied BiosciencesLevel 7440
- MT857Quantity SurveyingLevel 8425
- MT800Software DevelopmentLevel 8420
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MT838: 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 MT838
What were the CAO points for MT838 in 2026?
Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering (MT838) at Munster Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 487 points in 2026.
What were the points for MT838 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MT838 was 477 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 477.
Is MT838 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MT838 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MT838 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MT838: 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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