CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
RC005 Pharmacy 4 year BPharm or 5 year MPharm, RCSI: CAO points 2026
RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 578. Round 2: 577. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 589 and the final cut-off 578. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 578
- 2025 Round 1
- 589
- Level
- 8
- College
- RCSI
RC005 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 | 578 | 577 | 577 |
| 2025 | 589 | 578 | 578 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 578?
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 578.
578 points is above roughly 94% of 2026 candidates (about 6.2% scored 570 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 578.
- GY505PharmacyUniversity of Galway · Level 8589
- CK703PharmacyUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8 · not all offered590
- TR072PharmacyTrinity College Dublin · Level 8591
- RC004PhysiotherapyRCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences · Level 8555
Other courses at RCSI
The RCSI courses closest in points to RC005. All RCSI courses and points.
- RC001Medicine - Undergraduate EntryLevel 8 · test/portfolio · not all offered734
- RC007DentistryLevel 8 · not all offered613
- RC004PhysiotherapyLevel 8555
- RC006Advanced Therapeutic TechnologiesLevel 8498
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 577 points, down 1 from Round 1.
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 RC005
What were the CAO points for RC005 in 2026?
Pharmacy 4 year BPharm or 5 year MPharm (RC005) at RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences had a Round 1 cut-off of 578 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 577.
What were the points for RC005 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for RC005 was 589 points, Round 2 was 578 and the final end-of-season figure was 578. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 589 and the final cut-off 578.
Is RC005 a Level 8 course?
Yes. RC005 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for RC005 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 577 points, down 1 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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