Undergraduate Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

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International Baccalaureate

General Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma

Please contact us for further information

For entry in September 2021 both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are acceptable for meeting the stated Math requirements.

However, for programmes with a Higher Level Mathematics requirement we strongly recommend Analysis and Approaches

English Language Requirements

A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at either level if presenting IB through English)

For additional information please see:

UCD Minimum 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. 

 

 

CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab ScienceOther Language
Business BSS1 Commerce

IB 33

6 at Standard Level

4 at Higher Level

Math Studies 7 at Standard Level

   
B722 BSc Business

IB 33

6 at Standard Level

4 at Higher Level

Math Studies 7 at Standard Level

   
BSS2 Economics & Finance

IB 39

5 at Higher Level    
BSW1 Commerce International

IB 33

6 at Standard Level

4 at Higher Level

Math Studies 7 at Standard Level

  Note: For French language combinations a minimum 5 at Higher Level in French is required 

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law IB 33

6 at Standard Level
4 at Higher Level

Math Studies 7 at Standard Level

 
LWS2 Law with French IB 33   6 at Higher Level in French 
LWS6 Law IB 33    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy IB 33    
LWW2 Law with History IB 33     
LWW3 Law with Politics IB 33     
LWW4 Law with Economics IB 33  4 at Higher Level   
LWW9 Law with Social Justice IB 33      
LWWC Law with Chinese IB 33   

Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required.
Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.

LWWD Criminology with Psychology IB 33    

 

 Code Description2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Arts & Humanities







BAU4 BA Modern Languages IB 29   Note: If you choose to study a language at an advanced
level during your first year, it is recommended that
you have at least a 5 in Higher Level in that language,
or equivalent. 
BAU5 BA Arts (2 Subjects) IB 24 For Mathematics or Statistics combinations a minimum 5 in Higher Level Mathematics is required.  

Note: For French language combinations a minimum 5 in
Higher 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 5 in Higher Level
or equivalent is required.

AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures IB 24    
HSS5 Global Studies IB 24    
HSS6 European Studies IB 24    
ISS1 Irish Studies IB 24    
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology IB 24    
CAS2 Classics, English and History IB 24    
CCS2 Creative & Cultural Industries IB 24    
ENS5 English Literature IB 24    
ENS6 English with Creative Writing IB 24    
ENS7 English, Drama and Film IB 24    
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama IB 24    
HPS1 History And Politics IB 24    
HSS3 History IB 24    
 CodeDescription2023 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences LBS1 Liberal Arts & Sciences IB 24
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability IB 24

6 at Standard Level 

4 at Higher Level

Math Studies 7 at Standard Level

 Code Description2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Other Language

 

 


Social Sciences






COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics IB 29

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

 
ECS4 BSc Economics IB 29 5 at Higher Level  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics IB 29

4 at Standard Level
3 at higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

Note: If you obtain less than 5 at Higher Level in mathematics,
you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1

 
PCS2 BSc Psychology IB 37

 4 at Standard Level

3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

 
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology IB 29

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

 
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) IB 29

4 at Standard Level

3 at Higher Level

 Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

PLease Note:

In order to study Mathematics, 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics
is required.

In order to study Economics, 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher
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 5 in Higher Level or equivalent is required.
SCS1 Computational Social Science IB 29

4 at Standard Level
3 at higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

Note: If you obtain less than 5 at higher Level in mathematics,
you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1

 
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus IB 33  5 at Higher Level 4 at Higher Level
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Architecture LDS2 Landscape Architecture IB 25

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

RCS1 City Planning &
Environmental Policy
IB 25

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

ATS4 Architecture IB 33 

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Science BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies IB 35 6 at Higher Level  
CSSA Computer Science IB 29

6 at Standard Level
4 at Higher Level 

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

 
SCU1 Science Omnibus IB 29

6 at Standard Level
4 at Higher Level 

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

6 at Standard Level
4 at Higher Level  
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Agricultural
Science
ANS1 Animal Science IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
DBS1 Dairy Business IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Levell  
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
ETS2 Agricultural Systems Technology IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
CPS3 Crop Science IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management
IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies
IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
FOS1 Forestry IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
FSS2 Food Science IB 29

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
HLS6 Horticulture IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
HMS1 Human Nutrition  IB 37

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
IB 26

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Science IB 37

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
MDS2 Medicine 

IB 34 + Interview

Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background.

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
MDS4 Radiography IB 35

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
MDS5 Physiotherapy IB 39

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
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 and MCAT must 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 IB Standard Level 4.

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Sports and Performance MDS8  Health & Performance Science IB 35

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management IB 33

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level 

 

 CodeDescription2021 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine IB 39

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

Chemistry
5 at Higher Level 
2023 applicants must have at least 30 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2020 and 6th July 2023.
VTS2 Veterinary Nursing IB 33

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level

Math Studies 4 at Standard Level

4 at Standard Level
3 at Higher Level
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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