Entry Requirements Singapore

General Requirements

Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H.2 and H.3)
Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H.1)
Singapore Cambridge O Levels
Total of 6 subjects between O and H.1/H.2/H.3 with at least 2 grade C or better at H.2/3

If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:

- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- US Curriculum

Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.

Please contact us for further information

English Language Requirements

Pass in H.3,

E at H.2

D in H.1 or C in GCSE

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 ‡‡	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	H2 Level: AABC H2+H1 Level: AAA + A	H3: Pass H2: C
	BSW1	Commerce International	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
	B722	BSc Business ‡‡	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A
	LWS2	Law with French	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B		H3: Merit H2: B in French
	LWS6	Law	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW2	Law with History	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW3	Law with Politics	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
	LWW4	Law with Economics	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
	LWWC	Law with Chinese	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B		Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.
	LWWD	Criminology with Psychology	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Other Language
Arts & Humanities	BAU4	BA Modern Languages	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, H3: Pass H2: C in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, H3: Pass H2: C required in both..
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C 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 H3: Pass H2: C in Mathematics.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
	CCS2	Creative & Cultural Industries	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	ENS5	English Literature	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	HPS1	History And Politics	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	HSS3	History	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	HSS5	Global Studies	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
	HSS6	European Studies	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
	ISS1	Irish Studies	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	MCS4	Music, Film and Drama	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
	MCS5	Music	H2 Level: CCC / DDDD H2+H1 Level: CDD + D

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts and Sciences	H2 Level: BBC / CCDD H2+H1 Level: CCC + D

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C
	ECS4	BSc Economics	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H3: Pass H2: C H1: A
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C
	LSS2	Archaeology, Geography & History	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	H2 Level: AACC H2+H1 Level: AAB + A	H1: B O Level: C
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a H3: Pass H2: C in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a H1: B O Level: C 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 H3: Pass H2: C or equivalent is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Engineering ‡	NUS1	Engineering Omnibus‡	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H3: Pass H2: C Pilot for 2025/26 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

Code

Description

2025 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Engineering ‡

NUS1

Engineering Omnibus‡

H2 Level: AAA
H2+H1 Level: BBB + B

H3: Pass
H2: C

Pilot for 2025/26

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	H2 Level: BBC / CCDD H2+H1 Level: CCC + D	H1: B O Level: C
	RCS3	City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡	H2 Level: BBC / CCDD H2+H1 Level: CCC + D	H1: B O Level: C
	ATS4	Architecture ‡‡	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	H2 Level: AABC H2+H1 Level: AAA + A	H3: Merit H2: B
	CSSA	Computer Science	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A
	Science programmes, including:
	SCU1	Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: A	H1: B O Level: A
	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 ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	CPS1	Animal & Crop Production ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	CPS3	Crop Science ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	DBS1	Dairy Business ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	ETS2	Agricultural Systems & Technology	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	FOS1	Forestry ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	FSS2	Food Science ‡‡	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	FSS6	Sustainable Food Systems	H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	HLS6	Horticulture ‡‡	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	HMS1	Human Nutrition ‡‡	H2 Level: AACC H2+H1 Level: AAB + A	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Health Science	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences	H2 Level: AACC H2+H1 Level: AAB + A	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	MDS2	Medicine	H2 Level: AABC Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	MDS4	Radiography	H2 Level: BBBC H2+H1 Level: AAB + C	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	H2 Level: AABC H2+H1 Level: AAA + A	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	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.		H1: B O Level: C
	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.

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Sports & Performance	MDSK	Sport, Health & Exercise Science	H2 Level: BBBC H2+H1 Level: AAB + C	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
Sports & Performance	SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C

	Code	Description	2025 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	H2 Level: AABB	H1: B O Level: C	Chemistry H3: Pass H2: C
	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	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	H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B	H1: B O Level: C	H1: B O Level: C
	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

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