International Baccalaureate
General Requirements
International Baccalaureate
24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma
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Both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are acceptable for meeting the stated Math requirements.
However, for programmes with a Higher Level Mathematics requirement we strongly recommend Analysis and Approaches
English Language Requirements
Language A: 3 at Higher Level or 4 at Standard Level
Language B or Ab Initio: 4 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard
(4 at either level if presenting IB through English)
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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).
Students with UK citizenship and who meet the residency requirement will continue to be assessed for EU fees in the normal manner and should apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO). All other prospective applicants with UK citizenship who are assessed for non-EU fees should apply direct to UCD. For more detailed information on the EU fee assessment process and the conditions which require a formal assessment to be submitted to UCD Registry, please refer to the EU Fee Assessment webpage.
Specific subjects and grades required for programme 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‡ | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
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| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | IB 39 |
5 at Higher Level |
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| BSW1 | Commerce International | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Standard 4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Higher 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business‡ | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level
Maths Studies 7 at Standard Level |
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| LWS2 | Law with French | IB 33 | 6 at Higher Level in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | IB 33 | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | IB 33 | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | IB 33 | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | IB 33 | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | IB 33 | 4 at Higher Level | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | IB 33 | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | IB 33 | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | IB 33 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | IB 29 |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, Higher 5 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, Higher 5 required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | IB 24 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Standard 4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Higher 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | IB 24 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Standard 4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Higher 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | IB 24 | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | IB 24 | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | IB 24 | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | IB 24 | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | IB 24 | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | IB 24 | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | IB 24 | ||
| HSS3 | History | IB 24 | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | IB 24 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Standard 4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Higher 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | IB 24 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Standard 4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Higher 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | IB 24 | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | IB 24 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | IB 24 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | IB 29 | 5 at Higher Level | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level Note: If you obtain less than 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics Module in Semester 1. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | IB 37 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics in required. In order to study Economics, 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher Level in Mathematics is required. |
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 5 in Higher Level or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level
Note: If you obtain less than 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics Module in Semester 1. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | IB 33 |
5 at Higher Level Pilot for 2024/25 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
4 at Higher Level |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | IB 25 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy‡ | IB 25 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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| ATS4 | Architecture‡ | IB 33 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | IB 39 | 6 at Higher Level | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| FOS1 | Forestry‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| FSS2 | Food Science‡ | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | IB 37 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level l |
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| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | IB 37 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
| MDS2 | Medicine | IB 38 + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| MDS4 | Radiography | IB 35 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | IB 39 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| 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. |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| 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 and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | IB 35 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | IB 33 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | IB 39 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
Chemistry 5 at Higher Level |
| 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 | IB 33 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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| 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 | |||