CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US961 Applied Sports Science with Sport and Exercise Nutrition, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 243. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 236. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Applied Sports Science with Sport and Exercise Nutrition [Thurles]”. "Thurles" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 243
- 2025 Round 1
- 236
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US961 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 | 243 | - | 243 |
| 2025 | 236 | - | 236 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 243?
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 243.
243 points is above roughly 15% of 2026 candidates (about 84.6% scored 240 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US961: 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 US961
What were the CAO points for US961 in 2026?
Applied Sports Science with Sport and Exercise Nutrition (US961) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 243 points in 2026.
What were the points for US961 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US961 was 236 points. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 236.
Is US961 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US961 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US961 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US961: 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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