UNDERGRADUATE Entrance Requirements

All applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

(a)  be at least 17 years of age on 15th January following entry to the University

(b)  have sat the following subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination:

• Irish (not foundation level)
• English
• Mathematics (not foundation level)
• A Laboratory Science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science)
• Another language

(c)  have obtained a minimum Grade C3 in higher level papers in any two of the above subjects and a minimum of Grade D3 in ordinary or higher level papers in the other four subjects in the Leaving Certificate.

Or Equivalent Qualifications*

An applicant who has an official Department of Education and Science exemption from Irish in the Leaving Certificate must include another subject to make up the six subjects specified above.  The following subject combinations are not permitted:

• Classical studies may not be presented with Latin or Greek
• Music or Musicianship may not be presented with Music
• Agricultural Economics may not be presented with Economics
• Only two subjects from History, Economics and Economic History may be presented
• Physics and Chemistry (joint) may not be presented with Physics and Chemistry
• Home Economics (general) may not be presented at all

*  An applicant who is not presenting with the Republic of Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination minimum education requirements must have obtained equivalent education qualifications.  Determination of equivalence is carried out by the Admissions Office.  Mature Students:  Two places are available to mature students each year.  For details of how to apply, contact the Mature Students Office.

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