General Requirements
Título de Bachillerato Científico.
6 recognised subjects with at least 2 subjects with grade 6 or better in Título de Bachillerato Científico.
Competitive courses will require applicants to present with Bachillerato Científico plus 1 year of Bachelor Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades.
Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
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English Language Requirements
C at GCSE Level
IB 4 at Standard Level/3 at Higher Level or equivalent
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 | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University | |
| B772 | BSc Business | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University | ||
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Bachillerato 10 average + 1st University 4 average |
4 1st University | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st Universit | Note: For French language combinations a minimum 4 1st University in French is required |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st Universit | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Bachillerato 10 average | 4 1st University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Bachillerato 10 average | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Bachillerato 10 average | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | Bachillerato 10 average | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Bachillerato 10 average | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Bachillerato 10 average | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Bachillerato 10 average | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Bachillerato 9 average |
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| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 Subjects) | Bachillerato 8.25 average |
Note: For French language combinations, a minimum 4 1st 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 4 1st University or equivalent is required.
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| ENS5 |
English Literature |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| MCS4 |
Music, Film & Drama |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| HPS1 |
History and Politics |
Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| HSS3 | History | Bachillerato 8.25 average | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Bachillerato 8.25 average |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts Sciences | Bachillerato 8.25 average |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Math | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Bachillerato 8.25 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Bachillerato 9 average | Bachillerato 5 | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Bachillerato 9 average | 3 1st University | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Bachillerato 9 average |
Bachillerato 5 Note: If you obtain less than 4 1st University in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Bachillerato 10 average + 1st University 3 average |
Bachillerato 5 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Bachillerato 9 average | Bachillerato 5 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Bachillerato 9 average |
In order to study Mathematics, 4 1st University in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics is required.
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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 4 1st University or equivalent or equivalent is required. |
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| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Bachillerato 9 average |
Bachillerato 5 Note: If you obtain less than 4 1st University in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Bachillerato 10 average | 4 1st University | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Bachillerato 8.25 average | Bachillerato 5 |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | Bachillerato 8.25 average | Bachillerato 5 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 5 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Reuirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Bachillerato 9 average + 1st University 4 average |
5 1st University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Bachillerato 9 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | Bachillerato 9 average | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University | Bachillerato 9 / 3 1st University |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| CPS1 | Animal& Crop Production | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| CSP3 | Crop Science | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | 84% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition |
95% average |
Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus | 79% average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | Bachillerato 10 average + 1st University 3 average |
Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
Bachillerato 9 average + Interview |
Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Bachillerato 9 average + 1st University 4 average |
Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Bachillerato 10 average + 1st University 4 average |
Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| 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 | 2020 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Bachillerato 9 average + 1st University 4 average |
Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Bachillerato 10 average + 1st University 4 average |
Bachillerato 5 | Chemistry 3 1st University |
| 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 | Bachillerato 10 average | Bachillerato 5 | Bachillerato 5 | |
| 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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