International Baccalaureate
General Requirements
International Baccalaureate
24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma
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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)
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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 | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce |
IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
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B722 | BSc Business |
IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | IB 33 |
6 at Standard Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
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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. |
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LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | IB 33 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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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. |
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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 German & Spanish: In First Year two streams are offered, |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences | IB 24 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | IB 24 |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level Math Studies 7 at Standard Level |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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ECS4 | BSc Economics | IB 29 | 5 at Higher Level | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level Note: If you obtain less than 5 at Higher Level in mathematics, |
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PCS2 | BSc Psychology | IB 37 |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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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 In order to study Economics, 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher
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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. |
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SCS1 | Computational Social Science | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level Note: If you obtain less than 5 at higher Level in mathematics, |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | IB 33 | 5 at Higher Level | 4 at Higher Level |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | IB 25 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy |
IB 25 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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ATS4 | Architecture | IB 33 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | IB 35 | 6 at Higher Level | |
CSSA | Computer Science | IB 29 |
6 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
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SCU1 | Science Omnibus | IB 29 |
6 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
6 at Standard Level 4 at Higher Level |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | IB 26 |
4 at Standard 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 Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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DBS1 | Dairy Business | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Levell |
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EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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CPS3 | Crop Science | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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FOS1 | Forestry | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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FSS2 | Food Science | IB 29 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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HLS6 | Horticulture | IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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HMS1 | Human Nutrition | IB 37 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
IB 26 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | IB 37 |
4 at Standard 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 Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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MDS4 | Radiography | IB 35 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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MDS5 | Physiotherapy | IB 39 |
4 at Standard Level Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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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. |
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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. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | IB 35 |
4 at Standard 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 Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | IB 39 |
4 at Standard 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 Math Studies 4 at Standard Level |
4 at Standard Level 3 at Higher Level |
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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 |