| Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
香港中學文憑

5 passes in recognised subjects required with two at Grade 3 or better. Please note, liberal studies not accepted.

If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma

Please contact us for further information

English Language Requirements

HKDSE level 4 or equivalent

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 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.

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Business	BSS1	Commerce	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level
	B722	BSc Business	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	HKDSE 5*5555 or equivalent	4 at Extended Level
	BSW1	Commerce International	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level
	LWS2	Law with French	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent		Grade 5* in French
	LWS6	Law	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent
	LWW2	Law with History	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent
	LWW3	Law with Politics	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent
	LWW4	Law with Economics	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent
	LWWC	Law with Chinese	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent		Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.
	LWWD	Criminology with Psychology	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Other Language
Arts & Humanities	BAU4	BA Modern Languages	HKDSE 44433 or equivalent	At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, a 4 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, a 4 is required in both.
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 Subjects)	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, a 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	HSS5	Global Studies	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	HSS6	European Studies	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 4 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	ISS1	Irish Studies	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	CCS2	Creative & Cultural Industries	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	ENS5	English Literature	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	MCS4	Music, Film & Drama	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	HPS1	History And Politics	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent
	HSS3	History	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts & Sciences	HKDSE 33332 or equivalent

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Math
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	HKDSE 44433 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level
	ECS4	BSc Economics	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	4 at Extended Level
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level Note: If you obtain less than 4 at Extended Level in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	HKDSE 55544 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, 4 at Extended Level in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 3 at Compulsory 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 Grade 4 or equivalent is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level Note: If you obtain less than 4 at Extended 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	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	4 at Extended Level	Grade 3

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level
	RCS1	City Planning & Environmental Policy	HKDSE 33333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level
	ATS4	Architecture	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	HKDSE 5*5555 or equivalent	5* at Extended Level
	CSSA	Computer Science	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level
	Science programmes, including:
	SCU1	Science - Explore Multiple Streams	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Extended Level	Grade 3
	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	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	CPS1	Animal& Crop Production	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	DBS1	Dairy Business	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	ETS2	Agricultural Systems Technology	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	FOS1	Forestry	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	FSS2	Food Science	HKDSE 44433 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	HLS6	Horticulture	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	HMS1	Human Nutrition	HKDSE 55554 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	CPS3	Crop Science	HKDSE 44333 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Health Science	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Science	HKDSE 5*5555 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	MDS2	Medicine	HKDSE 55555 or equivalent + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background.	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	MDS4	Radiography	HKDSE 55544 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	HKDSE 55544 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	MDS9	Medicine (Graduate Entry)	The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 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. Eligible applicants will also be required to complete an interview. Currency of Results: GAMSAT and MCAT* 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). 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.
	MDSJ	Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry)	The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold an NFQ Level 8 degree at the minimum award level of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants are also required to have a Science subject at minimum 3 Compulsory Level

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Sports and Performance	MDS8	Health & Performance Science	HKDSE 55544 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2
	SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Grade 2

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Veterinary medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	HKDSE 5*5555 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	Chemistry Grade 4
	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	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	HKDSE 54444 or equivalent	3 at Compulsory Level	3 at Compulsory Level
	VTS3	Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry)	The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an honours degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 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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