General Requirements

Cameroon A Levels

Total of 6 passes between O and A Levels, including minimum 2 subjects at grade C in A Levels.

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

- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma

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

English Language Requirements

C at O Level

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
Business	BSS1	Commerce	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	AAA / ABBD or equivalent
	BSW1	Commerce International	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level	Note: For French language combinations a minimum of C at A Level in French is required.
	B722	BSc Business	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level
	LWS2	Law with French	BCC / CCDD or equivalent		B at A Level in French
	LWS6	Law	BCC / CCDD or equivalent
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	BCC / CCDD or equivalent
	LWW2	Law with History	BCC / CCDD or equivalent
	LWW3	Law with Politics	BCC / CCDD or equivalent
	LWW4	Law with Economics	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	BCC / CCDD or equivalent
	LWWC	Law with Chinese	BCC / CCDD 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	CCE / CCEE 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 a grade of C at A Level in that language, or equivalent.
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 subjects)	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	Note: For French language combinations a minimum of C at A Level 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 C at A Level, or equivalent, is required.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	ENS5	English Literature	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	HPS1	History And Politics	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	HSS3	History	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	HSS5	Global Studies	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	HSS6	European Studies	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	ISS1	Irish Studies	CCE / CCEE or equivalent
	MCS4	Music, Film and Drama	CCE / CCEE or equivalent

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts and Sciences	CCE / CCEE or equivalent

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level
	ECS4	BSc Economics	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at A Level
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level Note: If you obtain less than C at A Level in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	ABB / ABCD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	In order to study Mathematics, C at A Level in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, C at O Level E at A Level 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 C at A Level or equivalent is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level Note: If you obtain less than C at A Level 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	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at A Level	A at O Level D at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level
	RCS1	City Planning &Environmental Policy	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level
	ATS4	Architecture	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	BBB / BCCD or equivalent	B at A Level
	CSSA	Computer Science	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level
	SCU1	Science Omnibus	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	A at O Level D at A Level	A at O Level D at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Agricultural Science	ANS1	Animal Science	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	CPS1	Animal & Crop Production	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	CPS3	Crop Science	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	DBS1	Dairy Business	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	FOS1	Forestry	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	FSS2	Food Science	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	HLS6	Horticulture	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	HMS1	Human Nutrition	AAB / ABCD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	CCE / CCEE or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Health Science	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences	AAB / ABCD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	MDS2	Medicine	BBC / CCCC or equivalent + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background.	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	MDS4	Radiography	BBB / BCCD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	AAA / ABBD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	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.		C at O Level E at A Level
	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. 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.

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Sports & Performance	MDS8	Health & Performance Science	BBB / BCCD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
Sports & Performance	SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	AAA / ABBD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	Chemistry C at A Level
	VTS2	Veterinary Nursing	BCC / CCDD or equivalent	C at O Level E at A Level	C at O Level E at A Level
	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

Cameroon - A Levels