CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US733 Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis), TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 260. Up 37 on 2025, when Round 1 was 223. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis) [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 260
- 2025 Round 1
- 223
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US733 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 | 260 | - | 260 |
| 2025 | 223 | - | 223 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 260?
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 260.
260 points is above roughly 18% of 2026 candidates (about 81.6% scored 260 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 260.
- AU857Pharmaceutical Science with Drug DevelopmentAtlantic Technological University · Level 7260
- US928Applied Addiction RecoveryTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8260
- US946Business Studies with Beauty and Spa ManagementTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8260
- US958Applied Sports Science with Strength and ConditioningTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8260
- US848Business and LawTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8262
- US929Youth Work and Community DevelopmentTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8262
- US932Hospitality Management (with International Placement)Technological University of the Shannon · Level 8255
- US914Precision EngineeringTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8266
Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US733. All TUS courses and points.
- US914Precision EngineeringLevel 8266
- US848Business and LawLevel 8262
- US929Youth Work and Community DevelopmentLevel 8262
- US928Applied Addiction RecoveryLevel 8260
- US946Business Studies with Beauty and Spa ManagementLevel 8260
- US958Applied Sports Science with Strength and ConditioningLevel 8260
- US932Hospitality Management (with International Placement)Level 8255
- US842BusinessLevel 8253
- US715Software Design with DigitalisationLevel 7252
- US731BiotechnologyLevel 7252
- US953Business Studies with Sports ManagementLevel 8252
- US750Electrical EngineeringLevel 7251
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US733: 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 US733
What were the CAO points for US733 in 2026?
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Development and Analysis) (US733) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 260 points in 2026.
What were the points for US733 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US733 was 223 points. Up 37 on 2025, when Round 1 was 223.
Is US733 a Level 8 course?
No. US733 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 US733 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US733: 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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