Entry Requirements for US Curriculum
General Requirements
Cumulative GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 unweighted
also considered:
ACT or SAT
AP, IB Subject Exams, and college/university GPA also considered
Standardized tests are not required for all programmes, but will be considered - submitting test scores will do no harm to your application. UCD encourages all applicants to apply for their programmes of choice regardless of your access to standardized testing upon applying.
Refer to our testing requirements FAQs for more information.
Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
C in High School Diploma (Grade 11 or 12)
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 and 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 may not require standardized test scores for all applicants
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences* | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences | 3.2 / 4.0 CGPA |
3.0 / 4.0 GPA and |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
Language: For French language combinations AP French 3 or college/university French class grade C is required. Italian, German & Spanish: If you choose to study a language at advanced |
BAU5 | BA Arts Joint Honours*‡ | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA |
3.0 / 4.0 GPA and |
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HSS6 | Humanities: European Studies* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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HSS5 | Humanities: Global Studies* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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AYS1 | Humanities: Languages, Linguistics & Cultures* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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CAS1 | Classics, Art History & Archaeology* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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CAS2 | Classics, English and History* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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ENS5 | English Literature* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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ENS6 | English with Creative Writing* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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ENS7 | English, Drama and Film* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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ISS1 | Irish Studies* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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HPS1 | History And Politics* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
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HSS3 | History* | 3.2 / 4.0 GPA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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FOS1 | Forestry‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class
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FSS2 | Food Science‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
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UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus | 3.75 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B- in senior year HS lab science course or AP Science 2 or D in college/university lab science class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Architecture, Planning, & Environmental Policy | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture* | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA |
3.0 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy*‡ |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA |
3.0 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
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ATS4 | Architecture‡ | Available Through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1) |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | Available Through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1) |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: AP Calculus or Statistics score of 3 or better or college/university math class grade C or better Lab Science: B in in senior year HS course or AP Science 2 or C in college/university lab science class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | Available Through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1) |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class |
B722 | BSc Business‡ | Available Through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1) |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and |
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BSW1 | Commerce International | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
For French language combinations AP French 3 or college/university French class grade C is required. |
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BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Unavailable | 3.7 / 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and Two AP Scores 3 or Better |
Math: AP Calculus or Statistics score of 3 or better or college/university math class grade C or better |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Unavailable |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class |
LWS2 | Law with French Law | Unavailable |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and |
Language: AP French 4 or college/university French class grade B |
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LWS6 | Law | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
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LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
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LWW2 | Law with History | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
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LWW3 | Law with Politics | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
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LWW4 | Law with Economics | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class |
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LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
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LWWC | Law with Chinese | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. |
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LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Unavailable | 3.5 / 4.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics* | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
ECS4 | BSc Economics* | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: AP Calculus or Statistics score of 3 or better or college/university math class grade C or better |
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EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics* | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1100 SAT or 22 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
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PCS2 | Psychology | Unavailable | 3.8 / 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
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SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology* | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1100 SAT or 22 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
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SBU3 | BSc Social Sciences (2 Subjects)*‡ | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1100 SAT or 22 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
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SCS1 | Computational Social Science* | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1100 SAT or 22 ACT |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With |
Additional Requirements | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Unavailable |
3.7 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: AP Calculus or Statistics score of 4 or better or college/university math class grade B or better |
CSSA | Computer Science | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
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SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams |
4.0 / 4.0 GPA | 3.33 / 4.0 GPA and 1100 SAT or 22 ACT |
Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or 2 in AP Lab Science subject or C in college/university math class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 4.0 / 4.0 GPA |
3.33 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | Unavailable |
3.8 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or 2 in AP Lab Science subject or C in college/university lab science class |
MDS2 | Medicine | Unavailable |
3.8 / 4.0 GPA and + Interview |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or D in college/university lab science class |
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MDS4 | Radiography | Unavailable | 3.8 / 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or D in college/university lab science class |
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MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Unavailable | 3.8 / 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or D in college/university lab science class |
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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 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. |
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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 level Irish Leave Certificate O6, IB Standard Level 4, GCSE Grade C or equivalent. |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Unavailable |
3.7 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or 2 in AP Lab Science subject or C in college/university lab science class |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Unavailable | 3.7 / 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and One AP Score 3 or Better |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or 2 in AP Lab Science subject or C in college/university lab science class |
Code | Course |
Without |
With | Additional Requirements | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Unavailable |
3.8 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: A in senior year HS math class with 4 years of math taken or 530 in maths section of SAT or 21 in maths ACT or D in college/university math class Lab Science: AP Chemistry score of 3 or better or college/university chemistry class grade C or better Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. Special arrangements for applicants seeking entry in 2021 and 2022: due to the difficulties applicants are experiencing in securing placements as a result of the pandemic, the requirement has been reduced to 15 hours and it will only be necessary to have experience in one animal category. However, we would strongly encourage applicants to get as much experience as possible across all categories. |
VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Unavailable |
3.5 / 4.0 GPA and |
Math: 600 in maths section of SAT or 26 in maths ACT or 3 in AP Calc or Stats or C in college/university math class Lab Science: B in senior year HS course or 2 in AP Lab Science subject or C in college/university lab science class |
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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 |