CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MT871 Biomedical Science (offered jointly MTU Cork Campus and UCC), MTU: CAO points 2026
Munster Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 555. Not everyone on 555 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 555. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 555
- 2025 Round 1
- 555
- Level
- 8
- College
- MTU
MT871 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 | 555 | - | 555 |
| 2025 | 555 | - | 554 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 555?
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 555.
555 points is above roughly 90% of 2026 candidates (about 10.1% scored 550 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MT871: 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 MT871
What were the CAO points for MT871 in 2026?
Biomedical Science (offered jointly MTU Cork Campus and UCC) (MT871) at Munster Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 555 points in 2026. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.
What were the points for MT871 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MT871 was 555 points and the final end-of-season figure was 554. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 555.
Is MT871 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MT871 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MT871 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MT871: 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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