86 Medicine CAO Code DN400
Entry Requirements Irish1, English, A third language, Mathematics, One laboratory science subject2, One other recognised subject.
Minimum 480 CAO points or equivalent achieved in the same examination sitting which met matriculation requirements
Plus HPAT admission test. See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ entryrequirements for scoring details.
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.
Average CAO Points 2010 575 Minimum CAO Points 2010 540
Average (Combined CAO & HPAT) Points 2010 737
Minimum (Combined CAO & HPAT) Points 2010 725
A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, with minimum for consideration Grade BBBB or equivalent at A-Level (A-Level students should refer to
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel for more details).
Average Intake 90 Length of Programme 5/6 Years2
Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — None IT Transfer Route — None
Essential Health Screening & Garda Vetting Requirements See page 174 (1d).
Please note: Applicants must achieve both the required subjects and points in the same sitting.
1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.
2 Exemptions from Stage 1: A small number of those offered a place in Medicine via the CAO will be offered an option to enter Stage 2 directly. To date, those offered places have been graduates or applicants with third level experience, and with a strong foundation in Chemistry/Biochemistry. In general, school leavers will not be considered.
MB, BCh, BAO (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
follow exciting pathways on this medical degree programme and become a doctor. pursue a patient-centred approach to learning and practice.
Why is this course for me? Te course encourages a patient-centred approach to learning and practice. In the clinical years you will be learning in small teams, in cen- tres recognised nationally for their excellence in healthcare delivery.
We pride ourselves on being an accessible pro- gramme – both from the point of view of entry (even without leaving certificate chemistry) and also by having an open door policy and wide ranging student supports once access is gained.
We have the most diverse student population, modern facilities, intercalated research schol- arships and international placement activi- ties, and we are the only medical programme in Europe with a completely liberal approach to student elective choice.
What will I study? First Year
Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Genetics • Human Ethics • Healthcare Imaging • Science Medicine & Society
Second Year Examines healthy organ systems. Highlights include: Anatomy Dissection • Interviewing patients in the community
Professor William G. Powderly, Dean of Medicine
Professor William G. Powderly is Dean of Medicine as well as Head of UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science. Professor Powderly is also Chief Academic Officer of the Dublin Academic Medical Centre (DAMC) Medical Executive, which is
Ireland’s first patient-focused academic health- care centre, incorporating Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, St Vincent’s Healthcare Group and UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science. Professor Powderly is a world leader in HIV research which he continues in addition to his pioneering leadership in healthcare and education. “We, at UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science, are proud of the tradition that has led to worldwide rec- ognition of our graduates in Medicine, Radiography and Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences, and we look forward to continuing this commitment to excellence with our current and future students.”
Further information
UCD Health Sciences Programme Office Health Sciences Centre (Ground Floor), Belfield, Dublin 4
The symbolic White Coat academic ceremony marks the progression of UCD Medical students into full time clinical training.
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