CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
TU889 Biotechnology, TU Dublin: CAO points 2026
Technological University Dublin, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 466. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 456. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Biotechnology [Grangegorman]”. "Grangegorman" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 466
- 2025 Round 1
- 456
- Level
- 8
- College
- TU Dublin
TU889 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 | 466 | - | 466 |
| 2025 | 456 | - | 456 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 466?
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 466.
466 points is above roughly 69% of 2026 candidates (about 31.3% scored 460 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Other courses at TU Dublin
The TU Dublin courses closest in points to TU889. All TU Dublin courses and points.
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- TU936Sports Science and HealthLevel 8476
- TU854Science (General Entry)Level 8474
- TU983Film and BroadcastingLevel 8469
- TU961Commercial Modern Music (BIMM) AuditionLevel 8 · test/portfolio468
- TU837Quantity Surveying and Construction EconomicsLevel 8466
- TU811Product DesignLevel 8462
- TU761Dispensing OpticianLevel 7455
- TU831Architectural TechnologyLevel 8455
- TU903Business and ManagementLevel 8455
- TU904Business and LawLevel 8455
- TU736Sports Science and HealthLevel 7451
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for TU889: 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 TU889
What were the CAO points for TU889 in 2026?
Biotechnology (TU889) at Technological University Dublin had a Round 1 cut-off of 466 points in 2026.
What were the points for TU889 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for TU889 was 456 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 456.
Is TU889 a Level 8 course?
Yes. TU889 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for TU889 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for TU889: 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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