• School diploma required
  VWO (Dutch pre-university diploma) i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Netherlands What qualifications are accepted? Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma)

  Netherlands … What qualifications are accepted? … Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma)

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  Trinity is delighted to accept students who have completed the below qualifications from the Netherlands: Recognised School Leaving Qualifications Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma

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  For you, Met: Your VWO diploma counts.
• Required school subjects
  No specific subjects i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Source

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  H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.

  ✓

  For you, Met: Nothing to meet.
• Minimum subject grades
  6 different subjects at 6 or higher, at least 3 of them at 8 or higher, including English, Mathematics and another language; Wiskunde A or wiskunde B or wiskunde C or wiskunde D: at least 7; 2 subjects from natuurkunde, scheikunde, biologie, aardrijkskunde, wiskunde B, wiskunde D, informatica at 9 or higher i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

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  6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

  Minimum Entry Requirements … 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

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  Subject Grade Comparison … H6 8 … O4 7

  Subject Grade Comparison … H4 … 9 … H6 … 8 … O4 … 7 … * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

  Subject Grade Comparison … H4 9

  * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

  www2.cao.ie

  If two versions of the same subject are presented, the average score will be included in the calculation.

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  H6 or O4 Mathematics

  Leaving Certificate: H6 or O4 Mathematics

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  H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.

  Leaving Certificate: H6 or O4 Mathematics H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your subjects and grades to check. No grade entered for wiskunde A or wiskunde B or wiskunde C or wiskunde D. You have 0 at 9 or higher. Add your subjects
• Minimum overall grade
  None i

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  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum eligibility criteria follow. Proof of English proficiency is required in all cases.

  tcd.ie · Netherlands

  6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 3 subjects grade 8 and 3 subjects grade 6 in the VWO to include English, Mathematics and another language.

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  Minimum Admission Requirements … Meet the minimum matriculation requirements … Meet the age requirement … Meet English language requirements * … Meet course specific requirements ** … Meet competitive standards for admission to the course

• Language level required
  English: VWO engels 8 or higher or an accepted language test i

  English: at least 8 for engels on your VWO list or IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 or TOEFL iBT (before January 2026, 0-120 scale) 90 or TOEFL iBT (from January 2026, 1-6 scale) 4.5 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 or Cambridge C2 Proficiency 180 or PTE Academic 69

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … IELTS Academic … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … Duolingo English Test … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … TOEFL iBT … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency … 180 overall … no score below 170 … PTE Academic … 69 overall … 59 in each section

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  What level of English do I need? The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: English: enter your grade for engels. Add a language test
• Minimum age
  Born before 15 January 2011 for 2027, going by the 2026 rule (born before 15 January 2010) i

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  Source

  tcd.ie · undergraduate

  Applicants seeking admission in 2026 must have a date of birth before 15 January 2010

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your birth year to check. Add your birth year
• Extra steps
  None i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences Degree options in: 8 TR060 Biochemistry | Botany | Environmental Sciences | Genetics | Human Genetics | Immunology | Microbiology | Molecular Medicine | Neuroscience | Physiology | Zoology

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  Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3)” on the same line as the restricted course’s title.

  tcd.ie · undergraduate

  Minimum Admission Requirements … Meet the minimum matriculation requirements … Meet the age requirement … Meet English language requirements * … Meet course specific requirements ** … Meet competitive standards for admission to the course

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  # Test / Interview / Portfolio / Audition … TR060 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 553 544*

• Other requirements
  English tests must meet all score, section and validity rules. Not required with VWO English 8 or higher. i

  If English is shown by a test rather than VWO English grade 8, the test must reach the Band B scores: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each band; Duolingo English Test 120 overall and 100 in each subscore; TOEFL iBT (before January 2026) 90 overall and 21 in each section, or (from January 2026) 4.5 overall and 4.0 in each section; Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency 180 overall with no score below 170; PTE Academic 69 overall and 59 in each section. Results must be issued within two years before the course starts.

  How it works: Send the test result to Trinity; scores older than two years before the course starts are not accepted.

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … IELTS Academic … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … Duolingo English Test … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … TOEFL iBT … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency … 180 overall … no score below 170 … PTE Academic … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/ chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas … Biochemistry 22

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

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  Students who fail and are required to sit reassessment must reapply for the remaining unfilled places until quotas are reached.

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  In the third year, students specialise in one of the 11 moderatorships offered in this stream: Biochemistry; Botany; Environmental Science; Genetics; Human Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular Medicine; Neuroscience; Physiology; Zoology.

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  For you, Not yet clear: Check this yourself.
• Applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English. i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … IELTS Academic … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … Duolingo English Test … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … TOEFL iBT … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency … 180 overall … no score below 170 … PTE Academic … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/ chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas … Biochemistry 22

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

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  Students who fail and are required to sit reassessment must reapply for the remaining unfilled places until quotas are reached.

  tcd.ie

  In the third year, students specialise in one of the 11 moderatorships offered in this stream: Biochemistry; Botany; Environmental Science; Genetics; Human Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular Medicine; Neuroscience; Physiology; Zoology.

  ·

  For you, Good to know: Good to know: for information; it does not change whether you qualify.
• Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry, and applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics, to meet the subject requirements. i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … IELTS Academic … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … Duolingo English Test … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … TOEFL iBT … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency … 180 overall … no score below 170 … PTE Academic … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/ chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas … Biochemistry 22

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

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  Students who fail and are required to sit reassessment must reapply for the remaining unfilled places until quotas are reached.

  tcd.ie

  In the third year, students specialise in one of the 11 moderatorships offered in this stream: Biochemistry; Botany; Environmental Science; Genetics; Human Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular Medicine; Neuroscience; Physiology; Zoology.

  ·

  For you, Good to know: Good to know: for information; it does not change whether you qualify.
• The Biochemistry moderatorship is chosen in third year, after both Fresh years of TR060 are passed. It has a quota of 22 places, given in rank order of the overall Senior Fresh mark and the order of choice; students who need reassessment compete for the places left. i

  How it works: Complete both Fresh years, then list moderatorship preferences through the Science Course Office; students who need reassessment apply in a second round for places still unfilled.

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  tcd.ie · english language requirements

  Band B (Standard entry) … IELTS Academic … 6.5 overall … 6.0 in each band … Duolingo English Test … 120 overall … 100 in each subscore … TOEFL iBT … 90 overall … 21 in each section … 4.5 overall … 4.0 in each section … Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency … 180 overall … no score below 170 … PTE Academic … 69 overall … 59 in each section

  For all proficiency tests, the results must be issued within two years prior to the start of your course

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence

  Note applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English.

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/ chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

  tcd.ie

  Moderatorship Quotas … Biochemistry 22

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota. Allocation is based on the overall mark obtained in the Senior Fresh year and the order of choice expressed by the student.

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  Students who fail and are required to sit reassessment must reapply for the remaining unfilled places until quotas are reached.

  tcd.ie

  In the third year, students specialise in one of the 11 moderatorships offered in this stream: Biochemistry; Botany; Environmental Science; Genetics; Human Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular Medicine; Neuroscience; Physiology; Zoology.

  ·

  For you, Good to know: Good to know: you need this while studying; it is not checked when you apply.
• Score needed to get in
  2026 cut-offs: 544–553 CAO points, depending on the study option or admission route; they change every year. i

  2026 published cut-offs: 553 CAO points (CAO Round 1); 544 CAO points (CAO Round 2). Cut-offs differ by admission route or study option; check the relevant published cut-off yourself. They change every year.

  Applicants are ranked by CAO points; the highest get the places. The cut-off is the lowest score that got a place, so it moves with each year's applicants.

  Earlier cut-offs: 554 in 2025 (CAO Round 1), 554 in 2025 (CAO Round 2), 555 in 2024 (CAO Round 1), 554 in 2024 (CAO Round 2), 566 in 2023 (CAO Round 1), 557 in 2023 (CAO Round 2), 578 in 2022 (CAO Round 1), 577 in 2022 (CAO Round 2).

  How the score is worked out: Average of the best 6 distinct recognised VWO subjects in a single sitting: 10 → 600, 9 → 595, 8 → 541, 7 → 374, 6 → 250, 5 → 200.

  +25 for wiskunde B or wiskunde D at 6 or higher, if it is one of the subjects counted.

  Two versions of one subject, such as wiskunde B and D, count once, at their average.

  Grades are rounded to whole numbers first, as on the diploma.

  The university gives only these rows and does not say how averages between them convert, so a score between two rows is a range.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  TR060 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 553 544*

  www2.cao.ie

  The indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects taken in a single sitting as follows: … Average Mark … 10 … 600 … 9 … 595 … 8 … 541 … 7 … 374 … 6 … 250 … 5

  If two versions of the same subject are presented, the average score will be included in the calculation.

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  Bonus points for mathematics: Bonus points of 25 will be awarded for grade 6 or better in Advanced level Mathematics (i.e., B or D) where mathematics is one of the subjects counted for points.

  NB Sample grades only. The steps between points shown are not necessarily even as they are based on statistical comparisons.

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  Points Equivalence Table … Average Mark … IPS … 10 600 9 595 8 541 7 374 6 250 5 200

  As a guideline it is anticipated that the indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects as follows: Points Equivalence Table … Average Mark … IPS … 10 … 600 … 9 … 595 … 8 … 541 … 7 … 374 … 6 … 250 … 5 … 200

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  For you, Not yet clear: Cut-offs differ by admission route or study option; check the relevant published cut-off yourself.

How places are given

• Cap on places (numerus fixus)
  235 a year

  The 2025 figure; the 2027 one is not out yet. i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. This is the 2025 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  qualifax.ie

  Places 2025: 235

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Please note that places on the course may fill before the application deadline, so early application is encouraged. Eligible applicants may be added to a waitlist if all places are currently filled.

  tcd.ie · undergraduate

  Entry to undergraduate programmes at Trinity is competitive and based on academic merit.

  tcd.ie

  The number of places available in each moderatorship is limited by quota.

• How applicants are picked
  Ranked by school grades; the highest get the places i

  CAO ranks eligible applicants in order of merit by points; where applicants tie on the last place, random number selection applies.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information for 2027.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  After the points have been calculated, applicants are placed on a list in order of merit for each course for which they are eligible.

  If there are five applicants with an identical points score competing for one remaining place, random number selection applies

  tcd.ie · undergraduate

  For applicants applying through the CAO you must meet the minimum "CAO Points" requirement for the course.

• Past admission numbers
  In 2026 the lowest score that got in was 553 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2026 the lowest score that got in was 544 (CAO Round 2).

  In 2025 the lowest score that got in was 554 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2025 the lowest score that got in was 554 (CAO Round 2).

  In 2024 the lowest score that got in was 555 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2024 the lowest score that got in was 554 (CAO Round 2).

  In 2023 the lowest score that got in was 566 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2023 the lowest score that got in was 557 (CAO Round 2).

  In 2022 the lowest score that got in was 578 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2022 the lowest score that got in was 577 (CAO Round 2). i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Source

  www2.cao.ie

  TR060 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 553 544*

Once you have started

• First-year minimum to continue
  Pass all 60 credits in the first year; if you do not, you can resit or repeat the year i

  Every course is worth a number of credits, which you earn by passing it; a full year is 60.

  In the university’s words: A student needs 60 credits to pass the year. All modules and components are compensatable, and up to 10 ECTS may be accumulated at Qualified Pass (marks of 35-39% where the pass mark is 40%). Failed or Qualified Pass components are reassessed at a supplemental session, usually at the end of August. Failed modules cannot be carried from one year to the next, and a year that is not passed is repeated in full (a year may not be repeated more than once, and no more than two years may be repeated in a degree).

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Source

  tcd.ie

  The number of credits to pass a year is 60

  All modules and components of modules are compensatable.

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  10 ECTS may be accumulated at ‘Qualified Pass’ (i.e. marks between 35-39% where the pass mark is 40%

  Students are permitted to carry failed modules from semester to semester, but not from year to year.

  Repetition of a year is in full, i.e., all modules and all assessment components.

  Students should not repeat any academic year more than once within a degree programme and may not repeat more than two academic years within a degree programme

  The same progression regulations, including compensation, should be applied at annual and supplemental sessions.

After you graduate

• Where graduates go
  Biochemistry graduates work in the pharmaceutical industry, in hospitals, in government agencies such as Forensic Science Ireland and in science journalism. Graduates are also in demand in information systems, teaching, management and patent law.

  What Trinity College Dublin says its graduates go on to do; not measured. i

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  Source

  tcd.ie · biochemistry biological and biomedical sciences

  Biochemistry graduates work in the pharmaceutical industry, in hospitals, in government agencies such as Forensic Science Ireland and in science journalism including in RTÉ, BBC and the Nature group.

  Our graduates are also in high demand in careers such as information systems, teaching, management and patent law.

• Where graduates went (measured)
  Trinity honours-degree graduates of 2024 in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, nine months after graduating: 47.5% working full-time, 7.8% part-time, 1.8% about to start a job; 31.1% in full-time and 0.5% in part-time further study; 9.1% unemployed; 2.3% other activities.

  Measured from all natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Trinity College Dublin, not just this programme (2024). Past graduates, not a promise. i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  public.tableau.com · HEI Comparison

  Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes … Field of Study: Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics … Trinity College Dublin … Working full-time 47.5% … Working part-time 7.8% … Due to start a job in the next 3 months 1.8% … Engaged in full-time further study, training or research 31.1% … Engaged in part-time further study, training or research 0.5% … Other Activity 2.3% … Unemployed and looking for work 9.1%

  hea.ie

  HEI level data (GO Class of 2024) … 3. HEI-Level Information (UG Honours Degree): This looks at employment outcomes for undergraduate honours degrees for each HEI