Cameroon - Baccalaureat
General Requirements
International Baccalaureate
24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma
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
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 | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
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| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Overall 20 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Baccalauréat required. | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 is required in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| B722 | BSc Business‡ | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
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| LWS2 | Law with French | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | C or equivalent 1st Year University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
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| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, with a co-efficient more than 5, 20 is required in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, with a co-efficient more than 5, 20 required in both. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 is required in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 is required in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| HSS3 | History | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 is required in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 is required in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, with a co-efficient less or equal to 4, 16 is required or with a co-efficient more than 5, 14 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat If you obtain less than If co-efficient greater than 5, 14 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 16 in Baccalauréat required. in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 18 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 20 in Baccalauréat required. |
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| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Baccalauréat required. in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Overall 19 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | In order to study Mathematics, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Baccalauréat is required. In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than If co-efficient greater than 5, 14 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 16 in Baccalauréat required. 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 If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Baccalauréat required. or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Baccalauréat required. in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Baccalauréat required. Pilot for 2024/25 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| RCS3 | City Planning &Environmental Policy‡ | Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| ATS4 | Architecture‡ | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Overall 20 in Baccalauréat | B or equivalent 1st Year University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
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| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Baccalauréat required. |
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| 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 | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| FOS1 | Forestry‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| FSS2 | Food Science‡ | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | Overall 19 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Overall 19 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| MDS2 | Medicine | Overall 20 in Baccalauréat + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Overall 20 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| 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. |
10 in Baccalauréat | ||
| 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: 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). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 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. |
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| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Overall 20 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | Chemistry If co-efficient greater than 5, 18 in Baccalauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 20 in Baccalauréat required. |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must have been undertaken in the last three years i.e. for entry in 2024, between 1st February 2021 and 5th July 2024, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2024 to be taken into consideration. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. For full details and to complete your records of experience, please click here for more information. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Overall 17 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | 10 in Baccalauréat | |
| 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 | |||