Overview

Why is this course for me?

Our curriculum is patient-centred and continually adapts to the needs of society and developments in medical knowledge.

The main hospitals associated with our programme are St Vincent’s University Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. In addition, there are more than 20 other training hospitals and more than 100 primary care practices that will facilitate your learning. You will also beneﬁt from a diverse range of exciting international placement opportunities.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

Graduates of the Medicine (Hons) course at University College Dublin have achieved worldwide recognition in clinical practice, research and healthcare leadership. Following graduation, you complete one year as an intern, followed by training towards a career in a wide variety of specialties and settings including hospitals, primary care facilities, or laboratory-based diagnosis and research.

Opportunities for Research

The Student Summer Research programme is an 8-week research opportunity that brings to life our commitment to foster a passion for enquiry, discovery and investigative research for more than 100 students each year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Biology

Physics

Genetics

Human Ethics

Healthcare Imaging

Science Medicine & Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Medicine View 33 other Bachelors in Medicine 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a third language, a laboratory science subject and one other recognised subject.

Minimum 480 CAO points or equivalent, which must be achieved in the same examination sitting as subject matriculation requirements.

General Entry Requirements (IB)

39 + Interview required

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)

IB SL 4 / HL 3

Undergraduate entry to medicine for school leavers is based on both:

achieving a minimum of 480 points and meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course in the same sitting of the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination.

completing the required admissions test (HPAT-Ireland) in the year of admission to the medicine course

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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

61430 EUR / year

≈ 61430 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8958 EUR / year

≈ 8958 EUR / year

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

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Overview

Why is this course for me?

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

Opportunities for Research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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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