Cameroon - Baccalaureat
General Requirements
Baccalauréat
Overall pass in Baccalauréat
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
TOEFL/IELTS unless passed at university level
Please refer to
This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only. Specific subjects and grades required for the programmes are detailed below. 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
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.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
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Maths |
Other Language |
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Business |
BSS1 |
Commerce ‡‡ |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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BSS2 |
Economics & Finance |
Overall 20 in Baccalauréat
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If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required. |
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BSW1 |
Commerce International |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 10 in Baccalauréat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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B722 |
BSc Business ‡‡ |
450 Points |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Law |
BSJ4 |
Business & Law |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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LWS2 |
Law with French |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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C or Equivalent 1st Year University in French |
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LWS6 |
Law |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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LWW1 |
Law with Philosophy |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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LWW2 |
Law with History |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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LWW3 |
Law with Politics |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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LWW4 |
Law with Economics |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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LWW9 |
Law with Social Justice |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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LWWD |
Criminology with Psychology |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Other Language |
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Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 |
BA Modern Languages |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required in that language. If studying two at Advanced Level, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required. required in both. |
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BAU5 |
BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 10 in Baccalauréat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level
For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required in Mathematics. |
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AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 10 in Baccalauréat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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ENS5 |
English Literature |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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HPS1 |
History And Politics |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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HSS3 |
History |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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HSS5 |
Global Studies |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 10 in Baccalauréat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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HSS6 |
European Studies |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 10 in Baccalauréat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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ISS1 |
Irish Studies |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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MCS4 |
Music, Film and Drama |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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MCS5 |
Music |
Overall 10 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences |
Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Sustainability |
STS1 |
BSc Sustainability |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 |
Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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ECS4 |
BSc Economics |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 18 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 20 in Bacclauréat required. |
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EMS1 |
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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PCS2 |
BSc Psychology |
500 Points |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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PTS5 |
BSc in Politics and International Relations |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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SBU2 |
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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SBU3 |
BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a 10 in Baccalauréat 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, if co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat or equivalent is required. |
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SCS1 |
Computational Social Science |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Engineering ‡ |
NUS1 |
Engineering Omnibus‡ |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 20 in Bacclauréat required. Pilot for 2026/27 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Architecture |
LDS2 |
Landscape Architecture |
Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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RCS3 |
City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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ATS4 |
Architecture ‡‡ |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 |
Actuarial and Financial Studies |
Overall 20 in Baccalauréat
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B or Equivalent 1st Year University |
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CSSA |
Computer Science |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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Science programmes, including: |
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SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
If co-efficient greater than 5, 16 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 18 in Bacclauréat required. |
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BLS1 |
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences ‡‡ |
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CHS2 |
Chemistry ‡ (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ |
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EES1 |
Earth & Environmental Sciences ‡‡ |
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MHS2 |
Mathematics ‡ (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ |
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PYS2 |
Physics ‡ (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ |
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Check out the Science Brochure for details! |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 |
Animal Science ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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CPS1 |
Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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CPS3 |
Crop Science ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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DBS1 |
Dairy Business ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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EQS1 |
Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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ESS1 |
AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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ETS2 |
Agricultural Systems & Technology |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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FAS1 |
Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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FAW1 |
Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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FOS1 |
Forestry ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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FSS2 |
Food Science ‡‡ |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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HLS6 |
Horticulture ‡‡ |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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HMS1 |
Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
Overall 19 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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UAS1 |
Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Health Science |
BHS1 |
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
Overall 19 in Baccalauréat |
O10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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MDS2 |
Medicine |
Overall 18 in Baccalauréat & 70% in 1st Uni + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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MDS4 |
Radiography |
Overall 18 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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MDS5 |
Physiotherapy |
Overall 20 in Baccalauréat
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10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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MDSS |
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. |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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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 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 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2024). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2024). 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 |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Sports & Performance |
MDSK |
Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
Overall 18 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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SMS2 |
Sport & Exercise Management |
Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Veterinary Medicine |
VTS1 |
Veterinary Medicine |
Overall 18.5 in Baccalauréat & 78% in 1st Uni |
10 in Baccalauréat |
Chemistry If co-efficient greater than 5, 18 in Bacclauréat required. If co-efficient less than 4, 20 in Bacclauréat required. |
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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 2026, between 1st February 2023 and 5th July 2026, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2026 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. |
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VTS2 |
Veterinary Nursing |
4Overall 17 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
10 in Baccalauréat |
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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 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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