CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US731 Biotechnology, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 252. Up 27 on 2025, when Round 1 was 225. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Biotechnology [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 252
- 2025 Round 1
- 225
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US731 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 | 252 | - | 252 |
| 2025 | 225 | - | 225 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 252?
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 252.
252 points is above roughly 17% of 2026 candidates (about 83.2% scored 250 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 252.
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Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US731. All TUS courses and points.
- US733Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis)Level 7260
- US932Hospitality Management (with International Placement)Level 8255
- US842BusinessLevel 8253
- US715Software Design with DigitalisationLevel 7252
- US953Business Studies with Sports ManagementLevel 8252
- US750Electrical EngineeringLevel 7251
- US852Business Studies (Enterprise and Innovation)Level 8251
- US854International Business StudiesLevel 8251
- US712Software Design with Artificial Intelligence for Cloud ComputingLevel 7250
- US703Music Production and TechnologyLevel 7246
- US941Business Studies with Event ManagementLevel 8245
- US705Music and the Live Events IndustryLevel 7244
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US731: 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 US731
What were the CAO points for US731 in 2026?
Biotechnology (US731) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 252 points in 2026.
What were the points for US731 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US731 was 225 points. Up 27 on 2025, when Round 1 was 225.
Is US731 a Level 8 course?
No. US731 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for US731 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US731: 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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