Medicine

A student wishing to study medicine requires an enquiring mind, the capacity to acquire and maintain high levels of knowledge, the ability to develop effective communication skills in order to respond to the health needs of individuals, families and communities and an interest in improving healthcare at all levels.

Minimum Entry Requirements: Irish Leaving Certificate To be considered for admission to a degree course at the University applicants must: Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers. The six subjects above must include: A pass in English A pass in mathematics (or foundation level mathematics) A pass in a language other than English. Applicants must complete the HPAT-Ireland admission test in the same year the student wishes to be admitted (via: hpat-ireland.acer.org). Applicants must achieve a minimum of 480 points and meet the minimum entry and course specific requirements in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination. Special Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate H3 + H4 In two of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/ chemistry or agricultural science If you do not have a qualification in physics you must present mathematics at O4/H6 or better Combinations of subjects not permitted: Physics/chemistry with physics or chemistry. Vaccination requirements with regard to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Tuberculosis. Students will be required to undergo Garda vetting. Note: Students will need to purchase a stethoscope (€60+), while students on placements outside Dublin will have additional travel and accommodation costs.