Entry Requirements Singapore

General Requirements

Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H.2 and H.3)
Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H.1)
Singapore Cambridge O Levels
Total of 6 subjects between O and H.1/H.2/H.3 with at least 2 grade C or better at H.2/3

If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:

- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- US Curriculum

Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.

Please contact us for further information

English Language Requirements

Pass in H.3,

E at H.2

D in H.1 or C in GCSE

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 all programmes 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.

‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Business	BSS1	Commerce‡	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	H.2 Level: ABBB H.2+H.1 Level: AAA + A	H.3: Pass H.2: C
	BSW1	Commerce International	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H.1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H.3: Pass H.2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	B722	BSc Business‡	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B
	LWS2	Law with French	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B		H.3: Merit H.2: B in French
	LWS6	Law	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW2	Law with History	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW3	Law with Politics	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW4	Law with Economics	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B
	LWWC	Law with Chinese	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B
	LWWD	Criminology with Psychology	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Other Language
Arts & Humanities	BAU4	BA Modern Languages	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, H.3: Pass H.2: C in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, H.3: Pass H.2: C required in both.
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 subjects)‡	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H.1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H.3: Pass H.2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a H.3: Pass H.2: C in Mathematics.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H.1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H.3: Pass H.2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	CCS2	Creative &Cultural Industries	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	ENS5	English Literature	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	HPS1	History And Politics	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	HSS3	History	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	HSS5	Global Studies	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H.1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H.3: Pass H.2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	HSS6	European Studies	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H.1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H.3: Pass H.2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
	ISS1	Irish Studies	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D
	MCS4	Music, Film and Drama	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts and Sciences	H.2 Level: CCC / DDDD H.2+H.1 Level: CDD + D

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C If you obtain less than H.1: B O Level: B in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics
	ECS4	BSc Economics	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.3: Pass H.2: C
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a H.3: Pass H.2: C in Mathematics.
	LSS2	Archaeology, Geography & History	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	H.2 Level: AACC H.2+H.1 Level: AAB + A	H.1: B O Level: C
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a H.3: Pass H.2: C in Mathematics . In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than H.1: B O Level: B in Mathematics you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics.	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 H.3: Pass H.2: C or equivalent is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a H.3: Pass H.2: C in Mathematics.

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Engineering	NUS1	Engineering Omnibus‡	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.3: Pass H.2: C	H.1: B O Level: B

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	H.2 Level: BBC / CCDD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + D	H.1: B O Level: C
	RCS1	City Planning &Environmental Policy‡	H.2 Level: BBC / CCDD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + D	H.1: B O Level: C
	ATS4	Architecture‡	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2024 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	H.2 Level: ABBB H.2+H.1 Level: AAA + A	H.3: Merit H.2: B
	CSSA	Computer Science	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B
	Science programmes, including:
	SCU1	Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: B	H.1: B O Level: B
	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‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	CPS1	Animal & Crop Production‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	CPS3	Crop Science‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	DBS1	Dairy Business‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	ETS2	Agricultural Systems & Technology	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	FOS1	Forestry‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	FSS2	Food Science‡	H.2 Level: ABB / CCCC H.2+H.1 Level: BCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	HLS6	Horticulture‡	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	HMS1	Human Nutrition ‡	H.2 Level: AACC H.2+H.1 Level: AAB + A	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	H.2 Level: ABC / CCCD H.2+H.1 Level: CCC + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Health Science	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences	H.2 Level: AACC H.2+H.1 Level: AAB + A	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	MDS2	Medicine	H.2 Level: BBBB H.2 + H.1 Level: AAA + A + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	MDS4	Radiography	H.2 Level: BBBC H.2+H.1 Level: AAB + C	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	H.2 Level: ABBB H.2+H.1 Level: AAA + A	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
	MDSJ	Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry)	The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent.		H.1: B O Level: C
	MDS9	Medicine (Graduate Entry)	The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree(NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a minimum overall Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and 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. 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.

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Sports & Performance	MDS8	Health & Performance Science	H.2 Level: BBBC H.2+H.1 Level: AAB + C	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C
Sports & Performance	SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	H.2 Level: ABBB H.2+H.1 Level: AAA + A	H.1: B O Level: C	Chemistry H.3: Pass H.2: C
	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	For 2023 entry, you must have at least 30 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2020 and 6th July 2023
	VTS2	Veterinary Nursing	H.2 Level: AAA H.2+H.1 Level: BBB + B	H.1: B O Level: C	H.1: B 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 a 4-year Bachelor degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) 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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