Entry Requirements - Kazakhstan NIS

General Requirements

Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate, with at least 3 subjects at Higher Level

International Foundation Year

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English Language Requirements

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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 ‡‡	BBBCC Adv.	D Adv. or C Standard
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	AA AA Adv. + A Standard	C Adv.
	BSW1	Commerce International	BBBCC Adv.	D Adv. or C Standard	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E Adv. or D Standard in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C Adv. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
	B722	BSc Business ‡‡	BBBCC Adv.	D Adv. or C Standard

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Languages
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level
	LWS2	Law with French	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level		B at Higher Level in French
	LWS6	Law	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level
	LWW2	Law with History	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level
	LWW3	Law with Politics	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level
	LWW4	Law with Economics	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level
	LWWC	Law with Chinese	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level		Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Other Languages
Arts & Humanities	BAU4	BA Modern Languages	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least a C at Higher Level in that language, or equivalent.
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 Subjects)	Higher Level CCC	Note: For French language combinations, a minimum C at A 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 C at Higher Level or equivalent is required.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	Higher Level CCC
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	Higher Level CCC
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	Higher Level CCC
	CCS2	Creative & Cultural Industries	Higher Level CCC
	ENS5	English Literature	Higher Level CCC
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	Higher Level CCC
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	Higher Level CCC
	HPS1	History And Politics	Higher Level CCC
	HSS3	History	Higher Level CCC
	HSS5	Global Studies	Higher Level CCC
	HSS6	European Studies	Higher Level CCC
	ISS1	Irish Studies	Higher Level CCC
	MCS4	Music, Film and Drama	Higher Level CCC

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts & Sciences	Higher Level CCC

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Math
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	Higher Level BBC/BCC + D Standard Level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Languages
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	ECS4	BSc Economics	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	C at Higher Level
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level Note: If you obtain less than C at Higher Level in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1.
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	Higher Level AAA / A*AA +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level Please Note : In order to study Mathematics, C at Higher Level in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, D at Standard 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 C at Higher Level or equivalent is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level Note: If you obtain less than C at Higher Level in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1.

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Engineering	NUS1	Engineering Omnibus	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level	C at Higher level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	Higher Level BBC / BCC + D Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	RCS1	City Planning & Environmental Policy	Higher Level BBC / BCC + D Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	ATS4	Architecture	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level	D at Standard Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	Higher Level A*AA / AAA +B Standard Level	B at Higher Level
	CSSA	Computer Science	Higher Level ABB / BBB + D Standard Level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level
	SCU1	Science Omnibus	Higher Level ABB / BBB +D Standard Level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level	D at Higher Level C at Standard Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Agricultural Science	ANS1	Animal Science	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	CPS1	Animal & Crop Production	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	CPS3	Crop Science	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	DBS1	Dairy Business	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	FOS1	Forestry	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	FSS2	Food Science	Higher Level ABB / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	HLS6	Horticulture	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	HMS1	Human Nutrition	Higher Level AAA / A*AA +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	Higher Level ABC / BBC +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Health Science	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences	Higher Level AAA / A*AA +D Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	MDS2	Medicine	Higher Level AAA / AABC / AAB + B AS Level + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background.	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	MDS4	Radiography	Higher Level A*AA / AAA +B Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	Higher Level AAA / A*AA +A Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	MDSJ	Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry)	The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a Diploma Bakalavr (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum CGPA of 3.9/5.0 and above, or equivalent.		D at Standard Level
	MDS9	Medicine (Graduate Entry)	The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Diplom Bakalavr (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 4.3/5.0 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. Eligible applicants will also be required to complete an interview. Currency of Results: GAMSAT* must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. 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.

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Sports and Performance	MDS8	Health & Performance Science	Higher Level A*AA / AAA +B Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
Sports and Performance	SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level

	Code	Description	2021 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	Higher Level AAA /A*AA +A Standard Level	D at Standard Level	Chemistry C at Higher Level
	VTS2	Veterinary Nursing	Higher Level AAA / AAB +C Standard Level	D at Standard Level	D at Standard Level
	VTS3	Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry)	The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Diplom Bakalavra in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 4.3/5.0 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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