11th May 2026
9 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Medical School
There are 6 universities in the Republic of Ireland which offer undergraduate medicine: University of Galway, University of Limerick, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University College Dublin (UCD), and University College Cork (UCC). It may seem difficult to decide which university is right for you and students often end up making their choice purely ...
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11th May 2026
How to Apply for Medicine in the UK as an Irish Student
UK medical schools have an excellent reputation internationally and many Irish students travel to the UK to study each year. Applications to UK universities are made through UCAS (like the UK version of the CAO). Irish students applying to study medicine in the UK in 2027 can start their UCAS application over the summer before 6th year (applications open on 12 May 2026). They must submit th ...
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24th April 2026
So You Want to Be a Doctor? How to Get Into Medicine
Congratulations on your decision to pursue medicine as a career! Medicine is one of the most respected and rewarding professions you can choose. The process of getting into medicine can be confusing, so here's a straightforward introduction to help you get started. Criteria for getting into medicine The minimum points required to get into medicine varied from year to year and b ...
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16th April 2026
Prerequisites for Studying Medicine in Ireland
The six universities that offer medicine all have a minimum requirement of 480 points from the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. They also have minimum subject requirements, so it is essential to consider this when deciding which Leaving Certificate subjects to choose. Some medicine courses are five years long and some are six. The 6-year courses have a pre-med ...
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17th March 2026
Is Medicine for Me? 5 Tips on How To Make the Big Decision
Trying to decide whether medicine is for you? Personally, it took me months, along with lots of research and thought, to finally make that decision. Compared to most Bachelor’s degrees, which are usually three years in duration, courses in medicine take much longer – about five years to complete. Then there is postgraduate study and specialist training. You could be looking at ma ...
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10th November 2025
Alternative Admissions Schemes for School Leavers: HEAR and DARE
Applying for a place in medicine is difficult enough for most students. If you have a disability or are from a low socioeconomic background, it can make the process even more challenging. For this reason, alternative admissions schemes are available which help students who might otherwise not have the opportunity to study. Examples of these third level alternative schemes are DARE (Disa ...
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31st October 2025
Timeline for Medical Entry 2025-2026
Getting into medicine is a complex process. It’s not just about your academic performance, you also need to succeed in HPAT. There are many important deadlines that you must not miss if you are to enter your dream course. This blog outlines the key dates and tasks so you can ensure you keep on track! Early Preparation Timeline Action Details ...
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9th September 2025
Options for Pursuing Medicine in Ireland
With the release of Leaving Cert scores recently, some students may be wondering what options they have for getting into medicine. Irish students are fortunate – there are many options for studying medicine both in Ireland and abroad. This blog describes them in detail. 1. Undergraduate medicine Entry into undergraduate medicine is based on a combination of adjusted leaving c ...
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28th August 2025
10 Tips for Surviving Your First Year of Medicine
Medicine is tough, really tough, but you've made it this far so you're tougher. First year is a whirlwind and at times can seem overwhelming, but having made it through to the other side of those first few full-on months, I can hand on heart say that everyone is telling the truth when they say college will be the best time of your life. You'll have ups and downs, I can guarantee ...
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7th August 2025
Attention Parents: 5 Ways to Help Your Son or Daughter Get Into Medicine
Great things never come easy. Medicine is an incredibly rewarding, secure, well paid and respected profession in Ireland. It's also the hardest course to get into. Furthermore, the final years of secondary school are a stressful and demanding time for your son or daughter, and the need to sit HPAT places additional pressure on them during this time. Thankfully there are ways ...
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