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Requirements for each Course

Please ensure you read the detailed information on the application requirements. 

Information on course content is available on the (opens in a new window)myucd website.

The columns for Maths and Laboratory science “subject areas” give an indication of the standard required in these subjects. You can show your strength in these through formal examinations (e.g. school leaving examinations, QQI-FET, access programmes, other third level). If you don’t have any relevant examinations, you may be able to meet the requirements through experiential learning, so make sure to detail any work or other experience which demonstrates your ability in these areas.

The column “other areas to note”, advises on other areas to pay particular attention to for the course. 

Course Maths requirements Laboratory Science Requirements Other areas to note
DN100 Architecture Competent    
DN120 Landscape Architecture Competent    
DN130 City Planning and Environmental Policy      
DN150 Engineering Very High Level High Level Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Students only.
DN200 Science Good Good Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN201 Computer Science Good   Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Students only
DN230 Actuarial and Financial Studies Excellent    
DN250 Agricultural Science Competent Competent Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Students only
DN261 Food Science Competent Competent Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN262 Human Nutrition Competent  Competent  
DN300 Veterinary Medicine See separate page There is also a Graduate Entry route.
DN310 Veterinary Nursing Competent Competent  
DN400 Medicine (Undergraduate Entry) See separate page HPAT Ireland required.
There is also a Graduate Entry route (DN401)
DN410 Radiography Competent Competent There is also a Graduate Entry route (DN411)
DN420 Physiotherapy Competent Competent  
DN425 Health and Performance Science Competent Competent  
DN430 Sport and Exercise Management Competent Competent  
DN440 Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences Competent Competent  
DN450 General Nursing See separate page (opens in a new window)NMBI Test Required
DN451 Children's and General Nursing See separate page (opens in a new window)NMBI Test Required
DN452 Midwifery See separate page (opens in a new window)NMBI Test Required
DN453 Mental Health Nursing See separate page (opens in a new window)NMBI Test Required
DN520 Arts     Background/interest in the subjects applied for
Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN530 Humanities     Background/interest in the subjects applied for
Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN541 Modern Languages     High level of Language skills
DN600 Law     Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN610 Business and Law Good    
DN620 Criminology with Psychology     Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Students only
DN650 Commrce Good    
DN660 Commerce International Good   High Level of Language Skills
DN670 Economics and Finance Very High level    
DN700 Social Science Competent   Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN710 Economics High Level    
DN720 Psychology Competent    
DN750 Social Policy and Sociology Competent   Late applications (1 May) accepted from UCD Access Student only
DN760 Education      

Proof of Ability in Mathematics

The following alternatives are examples of other evidence which may be accepted from mature applicants in lieu of Leaving Certificate grades:

    Excellent Very High Level High Level Good Competent
Irish leaving Cert H2 H4 H5 O2/H6 O6/H7
Other School Leaving Exams (opens in a new window)See Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA/UK applicants
QQI FET  C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics       Distinction Pass
5N0556 Maths for STEM       Distinction Pass
UCD Modules (e.g. via Access or Open Learning) MATH00030 - UCD Access Maths I A+ A- B C D
MATH00040 - UCD Access Maths II A+ A- B C D
MATH00010 - UCD Intro to Maths A+ A- B C C
MATH10310 - UCD Maths for Business A- B C D D
MATH10290 - UCD Linear Algebra for Science A- B C D D
MATH10390 - Linear Algebra (Online) A- B C D D
MATH10400 - Calculus (Online) A- B C D D
Other Evidence External Access Courses These will be assessed on an individual basis so make sure you submit anything which may show your aptitude and skill in this area.
Other Third Level
Learning in a work environment

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