General Requirements
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
High School Diploma for Adults
Overall award of the Diploma, with 65% overall average, with at least two subjects taken as Academic or Advanced.
English Language Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma English 50%
For additional information, 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).
Students with UK citizenship and who meet the residency requirement will continue to be assessed for EU fees in the normal manner and should apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO). All other prospective applicants with UK citizenship who are assessed for non-EU fees should apply direct to UCD. For more detailed information on the EU fee assessment process and the conditions which require a formal assessment to be submitted to UCD Registry, please refer to the EU Fee Assessment webpage.
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.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BSS1 | Commerce ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 87% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
60% Advanced or 70% Academic | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% Advanced or Academic in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 70% Advanced or 80% Academic in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 60% Advanced or 70% Academic required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% Advanced or Academic in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% Advanced or Academic in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| HSS3 | History | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% Advanced or Academic in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% Advanced or Academic in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% | ||
| MCS5 | Music | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 78% |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 82% |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or 60% Academic | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 83% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a 60% Advanced or 70% Academic in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a 50% Advanced or Academic 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 60% Advanced or 70% Academic or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 60% Advanced or 70% Academic
Pilot for 2025/26 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
50% Advanced or 50% Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 82% | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 82% | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 87% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
80% Advanced or 90% Academic | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| 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 | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 85% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 83% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
5 x Academic Subjects - Average 84% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 83% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 88% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| MDS4 | Radiography |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 80% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% or 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 87% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| 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. |
50% Advanced or Academic | ||
| 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 2025, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2023). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2025, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2023). 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 | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance |
MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 80% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% or 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine |
2 x Advanced Subjects - Average 90% 3 x Academic Subjects - Average 90% |
50% Advanced or Academic | Chemistry 60% Advanced or 70% Academic |
| 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 2025, between 1st February 2022 and 5th July 2025, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2025 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 | 5 x Academic Subjects - Average 88% | 50% Advanced or Academic | 50% Advanced or Academic | |
| 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 | |||