General Requirements
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
High School Diploma for Adults
Overall award of the Diploma, with 65% overall average, with at least two subjects taken as Academic or Advanced.
English Language Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma English 50%
For additional information, please refer to
UCD Minimum English Language Requirements
This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only.
Please be advised that your fee assessment status determines how you should apply.
In all cases, UCD applicants who are granted EU fee status will only be admitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO) system and in line with CAO policies and procedures and National University of Ireland (NUI) matriculation regulations.
If you are eligible for EU fees please contact UCD Registry-Admissions for further advice (www.ucd.ie/askus).
Specific subjects and grades required for all programmes are detailed below.
The equivalences are provided as guidance and are indicative only. In addition, please note that the equivalences shown are the minimum required to be eligible for consideration on a competitive basis.
The information provided below is subject to change and annual review.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 2 x Advanced Subjects - 86% Average & 3 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 60% or Academic 70% | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Advanced 50% or Academic 50% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Advanced 60% or Academic 70% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| B722 | BSc Business‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 70% or Academic 80% in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, Advanced 60%
or Academic 70% in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, Advanced 60% or Academic 70% required in both. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Advanced 50% |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Advanced 50% or Academic 50% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Advanced 60% or Academic 70% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| HSS3 | History | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Advanced 50% or Academic 50% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Advanced 60% or Academic 70% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| HSS6 | European Studies | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Advanced 50% or Academic 50% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Advanced 60% or Academic 70% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 3 x Academic Subjects - 80% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 80% Average |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% If you obtain less than Advanced 50% or Academic 50% in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 60% | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a Advanced 60% or Academic 70% in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 1 x Advanced Subject - 86% Average & 4 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | In order to study Mathematics, an Advanced 60% or Academic 70% is required. In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than Advanced 50% or Academic 50% in Mathematics you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics. |
German: In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level a minimum of Advanced 60% or Academic 70% or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a Advanced 60% or Academic 70% in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average |
Advanced 60% or Academic 70% Pilot for 2024/25 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 3 x Academic Subjects - 92% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 92% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| RCS3 | City Planning &Environmental Policy‡ | 3 x Academic Subjects - 92% Average & 2 x Open/Grad Subject - 92% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| ATS4 | Architecture‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 2 x Advanced Subjects - 86% Average & 3 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 80% or Academic 90% | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| BLS1 | Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences‡ | ||||
| CHS2 | Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ | ||||
| EES1 | Earth & Environmental Sciences‡ | ||||
| MHS2 | Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ | ||||
| PYS2 | Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ | ||||
| Check out the Science Brochure for details! | |||||
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| FOS1 | Forestry‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| FSS2 | Food Science‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | 5 x Academic Subjects - 84% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | 4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | 1 x Advanced Subject - 86% Average & 4 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
4 x Academic Subjects - 87% Average & 1 x Open/Grad Subject - 93% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 1 x Advanced Subject - 86% Average & 4 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| MDS2 | Medicine | 5 x Advanced Subjects - 82% Average + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | 5 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 2 x Advanced Subjects - 86% Average & 3 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | ||
| MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree(NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a minimum overall Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above, or equivalent. Additionally, all applicants are required to submit a current GAMSAT* or MCAT* score (minimum 57 and 503 respectively). Although only graduates are eligible to apply for this programme, the graduate Medicine degree is equivalent in standard to the undergraduate Medicine degree. *Currency of Results: GAMSAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2022). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2022). Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Medicine programme (i.e. have not met academic or other requirements within the programme) or have any issues which would affect their registration with the Irish Medical council will only be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances, to be considered by the Medicine programme board. |
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| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 5 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 2 x Advanced Subjects - 86% Average & 3 x Academic Subjects - 90% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Chemistry Advanced 50% or Academic 60% |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must have been undertaken in the last three years i.e. for entry in 2024, between 1st February 2021 and 5th July 2024, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2024 to be taken into consideration. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. For full details and to complete your records of experience, please click here for more information. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | 5 x Academic Subjects - 88% Average | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | Advanced 50% or Academic 50% | |
| VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) | The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or above [or equivalent]. For full details about the application and assessment procedures, including information about pre-requisites, please refer to the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine website: www.ucd.ie/vetmed | |||