Overview
During your four years of study in Medicine (Graduate Entry) at University of Limerick , you will be taught the basic medical and clinical sciences necessary to form the basis for postgraduate training and for a career in any branch of medicine.
What you will study
The curriculum is taught in a traditional academic year. Years 1 & 2 are taught on campus and consist of 33 teaching weeks per year starting in September. Years 3 & 4 commence in August and consist of clinical training, where you will rotate through the major clinical disciplines in affiliated hospitals and General Practices.
Years 3 & 4 commence in July and consist of clinical training, where you will rotate through the major clinical disciplines in affiliated hospitals and General Practices.
The curriculum has three main modules or domains:
- Knowledge of Health & Illness
- Clinical and Anatomical Skills
- Professional Competencies
These domains or themes run concurrently and underpin all learning across the four years. They are designed to ensure that all aspects of the skills required to become a doctor are addressed, from the sciences underpinning a rational approach to diagnosis and management, to an awareness of the importance of personal development.
Careers
Careers open to you with a degree in Medicine include;
- Medical Practice in all disciplines such as Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Public Health Medicine etc
- Medical Research
- Medical Education
- Medical Administration
- Medical Journalism
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Musculoskeletal system, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Plastic Surgery, Skin & Dermatology
- Reproduction & Development, Child Health (Paediatrics), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sexual Health, Ageing, Death
- Alimentary System, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Renal Medicine, Urology, Nutrition
- Immunology, Infection, Haematology, Oncology, Preventative Medicine, Genito- Urinary Medicine
- Cardiology/ Cardiovascular Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, ENT
- Nervous system, Neurology/ Neurosurgery, Vision & Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Normal Closing Date: 1st February
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Limerick, Ireland
Disciplines
Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 52 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General 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.
- 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.
- Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) result in their first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8).
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents53410 EUR / year≈ 53410 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals15920 EUR / year≈ 15920 EUR / year
Living costs
Limerick
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 Medicine (Graduate Entry).
Available Scholarships
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