r/nuigalway • u/Hefty_Entertainer937 • 13d ago

BSc Physics

Hey guys I am an international baccalaureate student applying to bachelor of physics in university of Galway.

My subjects: Physics HL, Economics HL, Business HL, Maths AA SL, Swedish AB Initio, English Language and Lit SL.

What ideal ib score would get me accepted in the program, I saw the requirement was CAO 442, do you think a 33 or 34 would be enough for admission?

Also I had a question about documentation, what documents would I need to submit as an EU + IB student?

Just personal information or grades too? I heard that personal information is sufficient and later I need to provide grades using IBO portal, is that true?

Any help is much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

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u/soyuzpixel 9d ago

I assume you’re talking about GY320. It was 444 CAO points this year so 33 on IB, but the CAO-to-IB conversion may be different next year, and CAO points themselves do move around quite a bit depending on demand. I’d try to overshoot the 444 CAO rather than aim right at it, so personally I’d be aiming for around 34+ in your IB for a bit more peace of mind.

Also, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Have a look at physics courses in the other NUIs/universities too. CAO lets you list up to 10 Level 8 course preferences, so it’s worth using the list properly and giving yourself a few good backup options.