CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
TU864 DNA and Forensic Analysis, TU Dublin: CAO points 2026
Technological University Dublin, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 425. Up 13 on 2025, when Round 1 was 412. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “DNA and Forensic Analysis [Tallaght]”. "Tallaght" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 425
- 2025 Round 1
- 412
- Level
- 8
- College
- TU Dublin
TU864 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 | 425 | - | 425 |
| 2025 | 412 | - | 412 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 425?
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 425.
425 points is above roughly 57% of 2026 candidates (about 42.8% scored 420 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 425.
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Other courses at TU Dublin
The TU Dublin courses closest in points to TU864. All TU Dublin courses and points.
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- TU984Game DesignLevel 8435
- TU717Mechanical EngineeringLevel 7433
- TU918Law (LL.B.)Level 8430
- TU850Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8424
- TU856Computer ScienceLevel 8423
- TU872Public Health NutritionLevel 8422
- TU752DNA and Forensic AnalysisLevel 7410
- TU875Pharmaceutical HealthcareLevel 8410
- TU962Drama (Performance) AuditionLevel 8 · test/portfolio407
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for TU864: 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 TU864
What were the CAO points for TU864 in 2026?
DNA and Forensic Analysis (TU864) at Technological University Dublin had a Round 1 cut-off of 425 points in 2026.
What were the points for TU864 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for TU864 was 412 points. Up 13 on 2025, when Round 1 was 412.
Is TU864 a Level 8 course?
Yes. TU864 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for TU864 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for TU864: 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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