Timeline for Medical Entry 2024-2025
9 months ago by Chris
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!
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Date |
Deadline |
Tasks |
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As soon as possible |
No set deadline, but the earlier you commence HPAT preparation, the better |
Check you are studying the required prerequisite subjects Commence your HPAT preparation |
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5 Nov 2024 (12:00 GMT) – |
CAO online applications |
Application window to the CAO (apply by 20th January to avail of the discounted application fee) |
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Early Nov 2024 – |
HPAT Registrations via the ACER website |
Visit https://hpat-ireland.acer.org to register to sit HPAT Ensure that you have both registered to sit HPAT and have valid ID |
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27 Jan 2025 |
Deadline for Late HPAT registrations |
Standard registration fee plus late fee applies (€75) |
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2 February 2025 |
Deadline for Exceptional Late HPAT registration |
Standard registration fee plus exceptional late fee applies (€110) Only available to those who have submitted their CAO application by 1 Feb 2025 (17:00 GMT) |
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14 – 23 February 2025 |
HPAT testing window |
Sit HPAT Read about a student's experience sitting HPAT online |
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6 May 2025 (12:00 GMT) – |
Online CAO Change of Mind facility |
Consider amending course choices and preferencing universities – here are 9 factors to consider when choosing a medical school |
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June 2025 (TBC) |
Leaving Certificate exams |
Sit Leaving Certificate exams |
| Late June 2025 (TBC) | HPAT results released to majority of candidates (mature / UL applicants receive their results in late April) |
Check your email for notification of results and interpret them Consider changing your CAO course choices based on your HPAT results |
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July 2025 (TBC) |
Leaving Cert results released |
Results are delivered to schools and are available online |
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August 2025 (TBC) |
CAO releases offers in rounds 1 - 5 |
Check online as the closing date for acceptance will be within a few days Celebrate your success and read about how to prepare for medical school! |
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August 2025 onwards (TBC) |
Leaving Cert appeals results released |
Final offers of places by the CAO made |
As you can see, there is a lot to do! It can all feel overwhelming, but being organised and recording important dates in your calendar will ensure that you do not miss important deadlines. Best of luck on your journey to become a doctor!
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