CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US860 Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 465. Up 57 on 2025, when Round 1 was 408. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science [Limerick]”. "Limerick" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 465
- 2025 Round 1
- 408
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US860 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 | 465 | - | 465 |
| 2025 | 408 | - | 408 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 465?
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 465.
465 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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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 465.
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The TUS courses closest in points to US860. All TUS courses and points.
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- US869Medical TechnologyLevel 8423
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- US913Polymer and Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8413
- US845Accounting and FinanceLevel 8410
- US861BiotechnologyLevel 8410
- US738Veterinary NursingLevel 7 · not all offered409
- US950Nutrition and Health ScienceLevel 8408
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US860: 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 US860
What were the CAO points for US860 in 2026?
Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science (US860) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 465 points in 2026.
What were the points for US860 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US860 was 408 points. Up 57 on 2025, when Round 1 was 408.
Is US860 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US860 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US860 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US860: 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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