CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US866 Pharmaceutical Sciences, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 346. Up 46 on 2025, when Round 1 was 300. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Pharmaceutical Sciences [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 346
- 2025 Round 1
- 300
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US866 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 | 346 | - | 346 |
| 2025 | 300 | - | 300 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 346?
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 346.
346 points is above roughly 36% of 2026 candidates (about 64% scored 340 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 346.
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- US661Dental NursingTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 7347
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Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US866. All TUS courses and points.
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- US903Electronic Engineering with Computer SystemsLevel 8351
- US661Dental NursingLevel 7347
- US901Renewable and Electrical Energy EngineeringLevel 8341
- US751Electronic Engineering with Computer SystemsLevel 7339
- US781Social Care WorkLevel 7339
- US886Civil Engineering ManagementLevel 8339
- US911Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8339
- US880Quantity SurveyingLevel 8338
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US866: 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 US866
What were the CAO points for US866 in 2026?
Pharmaceutical Sciences (US866) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 346 points in 2026.
What were the points for US866 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US866 was 300 points. Up 46 on 2025, when Round 1 was 300.
Is US866 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US866 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US866 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US866: 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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