Entry Requirements

British Columbia

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General Requirements

British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)

Overall award of Diploma with at least 5 academic subjects

English Language Requirements

Grade C- in English in Dogwood Diploma or IELTS/TOEFL.

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. Specific subjects and grades required for the programmes are detailed below. 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

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.

 indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Other Language 

Business  

BSS1

Commerce ‡‡

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

 

BSS2

Economics & Finance

AAABBC+ or equivalent

73%

 

BSW1

Commerce International

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% (or 86% in Grade 11) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 73% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

B722

BSc Business ‡‡

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Other Language

Law

BSJ4

Business & Law

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

 

LWS2

Law with French

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

79% in French 

LWS6

Law

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

 

LWW1

Law with Philosophy

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

 

LWW2

Law with History

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

 

LWW3 

Law with Politics 

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

 

LWW4

Law with Economics

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

 

 LWW9

Law with Social Justice 

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

 

LWWD 

Criminology with Psychology 

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

 

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Other Language

Arts & Humanities

BAU4

BA Modern Languages

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 73% in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 73% required in both.

BAU5

BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% (or 86% in Grade 11) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 73% 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 73% in Mathematics.

AYS1

Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% (or 86% in Grade 11) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 73% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

CCS2

Creative & Cultural Industries 

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

CAS1

Classics, Art History and Archaeology

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

CAS2

Classics, English and History

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

ENS5

English Literature

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

ENS6

English with Creative Writing

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

ENS7

English, Drama and Film

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

HPS1

History And Politics

C+C+CCCC or equivalent

 

HSS3

History

300 Points

 

HSS5

Global Studies

300 Points

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% (or 86% in Grade 11) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

HSS6

European Studies

300 Points

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% (or 86% in Grade 11) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

ISS1

Irish Studies

300 Points

 

MCS4

Music, Film and Drama

300 Points

 

MCS5

Music

300 Points

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Liberal Arts &

Sciences

LBS1

Liberal Arts and Sciences

C+C+C+C+C+C+ or equivalent

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Sustainability

STS1

BSc Sustainability

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Other Language 

Social

Sciences

COS1

Philosophy, Politics & Economics

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

ECS4

BSc Economics

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

70%

 

EMS1

Economics, Mathematics & Statistics

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

PCS2

BSc Psychology

AABBBB or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

PTS5

BSc in Politics and International Relations

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

SBU2

BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

SBU3

BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a 73% in Mathematics is required.

In order to study Economics, a 50% (or 86% in Grade 11) 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 73% or equivalent is required.

 SCS1

Computational Social Science

BBBBC+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Engineering ‡

NUS1

Engineering Omnibus‡

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

73%

Pilot for 2026/27

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

67%

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths 

Architecture  

LDS2

Landscape Architecture

C+C+C+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

RCS3

City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡

C+C+C+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

ATS4

Architecture ‡‡

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Science,

Computer Science

&

Actuarial Science  

BSS3

Actuarial and Financial Studies

AAABBC+ or equivalent 

86%

 

CSSA

Computer Science

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

 

Science programmes, including:

SCU1

Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

67%

67%

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

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Agricultural

Science

ANS1

Animal Science ‡‡

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

CPS1

Animal & Crop Production ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

CPS3

Crop Science ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

DBS1

Dairy Business ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

EQS1

Animal Science - Equine ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

ESS1

AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

ETS2

Agricultural Systems & Technology

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

FAS1

Food and Agribusiness

Management ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

FAW1

Food Business with Chinese

Studies ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

FOS1

Forestry ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

FSS2

Food Science ‡‡

400 Points

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

FSS6

Sustainable Food Systems

400 Points

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

HLS6

Horticulture ‡‡

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

HMS1

Human Nutrition ‡‡

500 Points

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

UAS1

Agricultural Science - Omnibus

(You can decide on your area of

study during first year).

 

BBC+C+C+C+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Health Science

BHS1

Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences

5AABBBB or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

MDS2

Medicine 

AAABBC+ or equivalent

+ Interview

Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

MDS4

Radiography

AABBBC+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

MDS5

Physiotherapy

AAABBC+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

MDSS

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. 

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

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 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2024). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2024).

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.

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Sports &

Performance

MDSK

Sport, Health & Exercise Science

AABBBC+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

SMS2

Sport & Exercise Management

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Veterinary Medicine

VTS1 

Veterinary Medicine

AAABBB or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

Chemistry 70%

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 2026, between 1st February 2023 and 5th July 2026, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2026 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

ABBBBC+ or equivalent

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

50% (or 86% in Grade 11)

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

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