FAQs
- How do I apply for the programme?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What are the fees?
- What financial support is available?
- How do I find out about accommodation?
- When is the orientation?
- What modules will I be studying?
- Will I need a laptop?
- What are the programme dates for 2011/2012?
- How are internships awarded and will there be sufficient places for UL graduates?
Please visit the "How to Apply" page for details on CAO and GAMSAT application
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Entry requirements are detailed on the "How to Apply" page.
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EU fees for 2011/12 were €13,915. Fees for 2012/13 are yet to be confirmed.
The first instalment is paid prior to registration and a bank giro form will be sent out with the orientation packs.
The second instalment is due in January 2013.
In addition to the course fee, students are required to pay a Healthcare Screening cost of €250 in Year 1. This covers all immunisations accross the four years of the programme.
Non EU: €38,500.
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The University has worked with its banking partners to establish a comprehensive Tailored Financial Package for Students of the Graduate Entry Medical School. A scholarship scheme has been introduced, details of which are available online (PDF document)
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Visit the Campus Life web site.
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Orientation for the Graduate Entry Medical Programme takes place on the following dates:
Medical School International Student Orientation programme - 29th August 2011
Medical School Orientation programme Day 1 - 31st August 2011
Medical School Orientation programme Day 2 - 1st September 2011
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A programme outline is available in the course brochure.
Module List
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We advise all students on the programme to purchase a laptop. Special prices are available to students from both DELL and Fitzpatrick Computer Group.
Please ensure that you read ITD's document "Using your own Laptop or PC on the University Network".
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The Year 1 programme dates are as follows:
Orientation: 31st August & 1st September 2011
Duration of Programme: 5th September 2011 - 4th June 2012 (followed by exams)
The Year 2 programme dates are as follows:
Duration of Programme: 29th August 2011 - 28th May 2012 (followed by exams and Special Study Modules)
The Year 3 programme dates are as follows:
Duration of Programme: 2nd August 2011 - 14th May 2012 (followed by exams)
The Year 4 programme dates are as follows:
Duration of Programme: 2nd August 2011 - 23rd April 2012 (followed by exams)
Christmas Vacation: As follows:-
Year 1 Week beginning: 19 December 2011 - 9 January 2012
Year 2 Week beginning: 19 December 2011 - 9 January 2012
Year 3 Week beginning: 24 December 2010 - 9 January 2012
Year 4 Week beginning: 24 December 2011 - 9 January 2012
Easter Vacation: One week as follows:
Monday 02nd April 2012 to Monday 9th April 2012
Easter Vacation is for First and Second Year Students only
Reading Weeks:
Year 1: Week beginning 5 December 2011 and week beginning 4 June 2012
Year 2: Week beginning 5 December 2011 and week beginning 28 May 2012
Exam Weeks:
Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas Exams: Week beginning 12 December 2011
Year 3 and Year 4: No Christmas Exams
Year 1 Summer Exams: Week beginning 11 June 2012
Year 2 Summer Exams: Week beginning: 4 June 2012
Year 3 Summer Exams: Week beginning: 21 May 2012
Year 4 Summer Exams: Week beginning: 30 April 2012
In Ireland, the 'Internship' is the first year of medical practice following graduation from Medical School. During the Intern year, medical graduates are provisionally registered with the Medical Council. Full registration with the Medical Council follows successful completion of the Intern year.
Currently, there are sufficient Intern places available for all Irish/EU medical school graduates. In line with government policy, as the number of medical graduates increases, the number of Intern places will also expand. UL medical graduates with Irish/EU citizenship can therefore expect to be offered an Internship on completion of the course.
For International students in all Irish medical schools, the future is less certain to the extent that Government policy is to advise all overseas students that for them, INTERNSHIP PLACES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. However, UL will do everything in its power to optimise the employment prospects and opportunities for further training for all of its students following their graduation. For example, for North American students, we will work hard at providing student placements in some of the major teaching centres in Canada and the US, so that students can form relationships that will later help them to secure good residency training programmes.
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