Overview

Your Dream Career Awaits – Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing

The International Foundation Year - Health Science (Medicine) programme at Dublin International Foundation College is a specialised foundation course designed to support international students to progress to studying Medicine or Dentistry.
If you are interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry, but lack the entry requirements or have completed O Levels, this is an alternative route to entry. This programme is designed to prepare international students for entry to Medicine or Dentistry degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English for Academic Purposes

ESAP for Science

Mathematics for Science

Science – Chemistry and Biology

Additional Chemistry

Pastoral Care/Progression Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 94 other preparation in Public Health in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successfully completed high school examinations.

Have a minimum English level of 5.5 IELTS.

Volunteering or work shadowing experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18800 EUR / full

≈ 18800 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

18800 EUR / full

≈ 18800 EUR / full

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Foundation Year - Health Science (Medicine).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Your Dream Career Awaits – Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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