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
Business	BSS1	Commerce	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent	H1: B O Level: B
	B772	BSc Business	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent	H1: B O Level: B
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	H2 Level: ABBB or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAA + A or equivalent	H3: Pass H2: C
	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
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent	H1: B O Level: B
	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
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent
	LWW2	Law with History	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent
	LWW3	Law with Politics	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent
	LWW4	Law with Economics	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent	H1: B O Level: B
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	H2 Level: AAA / BCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BBB + B or equivalent
	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
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.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	AYS2	English, European and World Literatures	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	CCS1	Celtic Studies, Art History and History	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	ENS5	English Literature	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	MCS4	Music, Film & Drama	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent
	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
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts & Sciences	H2 Level: CCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: CDD + C Equivalent

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Math
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
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent	H1: E O Level: C
	ECS4	BSc Economics	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent	H3: Pass H2: C
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	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
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	H2 Level: AABC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAB + A or equivalent	H1 : E O Level: C
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent	H1: E O Level: C
	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.	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.
	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
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
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
	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
Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	H2 Level: BBBC or equivalent H2+H1 Level AAB + C or equivalent	H3: Distinction H2: B
	CSSA	Computer Science	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC or equivalent H2+H1 Level: BCC + B or Equivalent	H1: B O Level: B
	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
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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
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 H2+H1 Level: BBB + A or equiavlent + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background.	H1: E O Level: C	H1: E O Level: C
	MDS4	Radiography	H2 Level: BBBC or equivalent H2+H1 Level AAB + C or equivalent	H1: E O Level: C	H1: E O Level: C
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	H2 Level: ABBB or equivalent H2+H1 Level: AAA + A or equiavlent	H1: E O Level: C	H1: E O Level: C
	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.
	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
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
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
	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	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.
	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
	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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