General Requirements
Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H2 and H3)
Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H1)
Total of 6 subjects between O and A Level with at least 2 grade C or better at H2/H3
Please note, General Paper and Knowledge and Inquiry subjects are not accepted.
If you have completed a Diploma from one of the Polytechnics in Singapore, you will be considered for admission. The appropriate point of entry will be determined by the match of subjects and by your performance.
Please contact us for further information.
English Language Requirements
C at O-Level
D at H1
E at H2
Pass at H3
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.
Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | ||
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
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B772 | BSc Business | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
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BSS2 | Economics & Finance | H2 Level: ABBB or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAA + A or equivalent | H3: Pass H2: C |
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BSW1 | Commerce International | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum H3: Pass/H2: C in French is required |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
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LWS2 | Law with French | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H3: Merit/H2: B in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
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LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
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LWW2 | Law with History | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
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LWW3 | Law with Politics | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
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LWW4 | Law with Economics | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
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LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
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LWWC | Law with Chinese | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
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 | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an H3: Pass/H2 in that language, or equivalent. |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 Subjects) | H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum H3: Pass/H2 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 H3: Pass/H2 or equivalent is required. |
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AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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AYS2 |
English, European and World Literatures |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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CCS1 |
Celtic Studies, Art History and History |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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ENS5 |
English Literature |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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MCS4 |
Music, Film & Drama |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
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HPS1 |
History And Politics |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C or equivalent | ||
HSS3 |
History |
H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C or equivalent |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences | H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Math | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | H2 Level: BBC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + D Equivalent |
B H1 Level/B O Level |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
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ECS4 | BSc Economics | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H3: Pass H2: C |
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EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E Note: If you obtain less than H3: Pass/H2:C in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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PCS2 | BSc Psychology | H2 Level: AABC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAB + A or equivalent |
H1 : E O Level: C |
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SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
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SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, H3: Pass/H2: C in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, H1: E/O Level: C 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 H3: Pass/H2: C or equivalent is required. |
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SCS1 | Computational Social Science | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E/O Level: C Note: If you obtain less than H3: Pass/H2:C 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 | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H3: Pass H2: C |
H1: B O Level B |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | H2 Level: BBC / DDCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCD + B or equivalent | H1: E O Level: C |
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | H2 Level: BBC / DDCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCD + B or equivalent | H1: C O Level: C |
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ATS4 | Architecture | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Reuirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | H2 Level: BBBC or equivalent H2+H1 Level AAB + C or equivalent |
H3: Distinction H2: B |
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CSSA | Computer Science | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
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SCU1 | Science Omnibus | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: B O Level: B |
H1: B O Level: B |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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DBS1 | Dairy Business | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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FOS1 | Forestry | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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FSS2 | Food Science | H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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HLS6 | Horticulture | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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HMS1 | Human Nutrition | H2 Level: AABC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAB + A or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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CPS3 | Crop Science | H2 Level: ABC / CCCD or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CCC + B or Equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | H2 Level: AABC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAB + A or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
MDS2 | Medicine |
H2 Level: BBCC or equivalent + Interview |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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MDS4 | Radiography | H2 Level: BBBC or equivalent H2+H1 Level AAB + C or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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MDS5 | Physiotherapy | H2 Level: ABBB or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAA + A or equiavlent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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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. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | H2 Level: BBBC or equivalent H2+H1 Level AAB + C or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | H2 Level: ABBB or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAA + A or equiavlent |
H1: E O Level: C |
Chemistry H2: C/H3: Pass |
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 | H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent |
H1: E O Level: C |
H1: E O Level: C |
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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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