Information for EU Applicants | Information for non-EU Applicants | Validity of GAMSAT scores
EU Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) result in their first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8)
For candidates who meet this requirement GAMSAT (Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Test) will then be used as the sole instrument to select students for the programme.
Graduates from any discipline may apply
EU Application Process
All applications must be made through the CAO.
Information about applying through the CAO is available at www.cao.ie.
The course code for the Graduate Entry Medical Programme is LM101.
Please note that this is a restricted course so applications must be made before 1 Feb 2011. The course may be added to your existing application not later than the final date for correction of errors or omissions. This date will normally be 1st March and it is your responsibility to ensure that any Restricted-Application Courses are present and correct by that date. We are no longer taking applications for 2011.
EU Fees
The EU fees for 2011/12 were €13,915. Fees and payment schedule for 2012/13 are yet to be confirmed.
The first half of the fees are due before enrolment and a giro form will be sent out with your orientation pack in August 2011 and are due on 2nd September 2011. The second half is due before the 20th of January 2012.
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 Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) result in their first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8).
For candidates who meet this requirement, GAMSAT (Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Test), or in the case of North American applicants, MCAT will be used as an instrument for selection.
Non-EU applicants must also attend for interview as part of the selection process.
Non-EU Application Process
North American Applicants
North American applicants should contact The Atlantic Bridge Programme for admissions, applications and information on financial aid at www.atlanticbridge.com
Applications via Atlantic Bridge are now closed for 2011.
Non-EU Applicants (outside of North America)
Non-EU applicants (outside of north America) should make their application directly to the University. Click here for information on the application process together with application forms.
Direct applications are now closed for 2011
Non-EU Fees
The fee for non-EU applicants for 2011/12 is €38,500.
Fees must be paid in full by 5th September 2011.
GAMSAT scores are considered valid for two years. For example, results from GAMSAT 2010 will be valid for application to the Graduate Entry Medicine Programme at UL in 2010 or 2011 but not in 2012.
Click here for GAMSAT dates in 2011 and 2012.
Further Information
Further information on the BM BS Graduate Entry Medical Programme can also be obtained from:
Admissions Office
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland .
Tel: 00-353-61-202015
Fax: 00-353-61-334859
