Science - Biological & Chemical Sciences

If you enjoy Biology and/or Chemistry as Leaving Certificate subjects, enjoy working in a laboratory environment and like the challenge and excitement of scientific research and development, then Biological and Chemical Sciences, with its broad range of opportunities, might be the CAO entry route for you.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements: English O6/H7 Irish O6/H7 Maths O6/H7 or H4* Lab Science O6/H7 or H4* The following are considered Lab Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry and Agricultural Science. Note: H4 in either a Lab Science subject, Maths or Applied Maths or Computer Science* * If the H4 is in Maths, Applied Maths or Computer Science an 06/H7 in a Lab Science subject is also required.