General Requirements
Higher Secondary Education Board Examination (HSEB).
Award of HSEB with at least 2 subjects at First Division.
Highly competitive programmes may also require 2 or 3 years of undergraduate degree at a recognised university.
Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
Alternatively, the online Undergraduate Prospectus details A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.
Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
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English Language Requirements
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 |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce | HSEB 720/800 overall | HSEB 85% | |
| B772 | BSc Business | HSEB 720/800 overall | HSEB 85% | ||
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 3rd University 85% | 2nd University 85% | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | HSEB 720/800 overall | HSEB 85% |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum 85% in 2nd Year University in French is required |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | HSEB 720/800 overall | HSEB 85% | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | HSEB 720/800 overall | 95% in 2nd Year University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | HSEB 720/800 overall |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | HSEB 720/800 overall | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | HSEB 720/800 overall | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | HSEB 720/800 overall | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | HSEB 720/800 overall | HSEB 85% | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | HSEB 720/800 overall | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | HSEB 720/800 overall | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | HSEB 640/800 overall | Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an 85% in 2nd Year University grade in that language, or equivalent. | |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 languages) | HSEB 585/800 overall |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum 85% in 2nd Year University in French is required German & Spanish: In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level, a minimum of 85% in 2nd Year University or equivalent is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | HSEB 585/800 overall |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| HSS6 | European Studies | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| ENS5 | English Literature | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | HSEB 585/800 overall | |||
| HSS3 | History | HSEB 585/800 overall |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts Sciences | HSEB 585/800 overall |
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2021 Entry Requirements |
Math | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 85% |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | HSEB 640/800 overall | HSEB 45% | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | HSEB 640/800 overall | 2nd University 75% |
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| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | HSEB 640/800 overall |
HSEB 45% Note: If you obtain less than 85% in 2nd Year University in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | HSEB 800/800 overall | HSEB 45% | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | HSEB 640/800 overall | HSEB 45% | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | HSEB 640/800 overall |
In order to study Mathematics, 85% in 2nd Year University in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, HSEB 45% 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 85% in 2nd Year University or equivalent is required. |
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| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | HSEB 640/800 overall |
HSEB 45% Note: If you obtain less than 85% in 2nd Year University in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements |
Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | HSEB 720/800 overall | 2nd University 85% | HSEB 85% |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | HSEB 585/800 overall |
HSEB 45% |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | HSEB 765/800 overall | 3rd University 95% | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | HSEB 640/800 overall | HSEB 85% | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | HSEB 640/800 overall |
HSEB 85% |
HSEB 85% |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% |
| CPS1 | Animal& Crop Production | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | HSEB 585/800 overall |
HSEB 45% |
HSEB 45% |
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| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | HSEB 800/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus | HSEB 585/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | HSEB 800/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% |
| MDS2 | Medicine | HSEB 750/800 overall + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background. |
HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | HSEB 765/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 3rd University 85% | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| 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 must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. MCAT must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. 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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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 level Irish Leave Certificate O6, IB Standard Level 4, GCSE Grade C or equivalent. |
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| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | HSEB 765/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | HSEB 720/800 overall |
HSEB 45% |
HSEB 45% |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 3rd University 85% | HSEB 45% | Chemistry 2nd University 75% |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. Special arrangements for applicants seeking entry in 2021 and 2022: due to the difficulties applicants are experiencing in securing placements as a result of the pandemic, the requirement has been reduced to 15 hours and it will only be necessary to have experience in one animal category. However, we would strongly encourage applicants to get as much experience as possible across all categories. |
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| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | HSEB 720/800 overall | HSEB 45% | HSEB 45% | |
| VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Grad 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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