Medical Schools in Ireland

RCSI Graduate Entry Medicine

The Royal College of Surgeons describes their four-year course as follows

‘Most people see going back to College as another four years of lectures - you however see a return to study as an opportunity to refocus on what you've always wanted to do - medicine. At RCSI we understand your passion for medicine, that burning desire that won't go away and your need to refocus your career.’

The course features are as follows

Four year course
30 EU places for entry 2023 and 52 Non EU
Graduates apply through CAO using the code RC101
Require 2.1 in first degree
No interviews
Cut off score 2023 = 63

UCD Graduate Entry Medicine

University College Dublin is a world-class educator and a pioneer in Ireland in the development of graduate entry medical courses. Providing both academic rigour and exposure to excellent research and an ever-changing curriculum.

The course features are as follows

Four year course
100 places in 2023
77 EU Places and 23 Non EU
Graduates apply through CAO using code DN401
Require 2.1 in first degree
No interviews
Cut off score 2023 = 59

University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medicine

‘The University of Limerick’s graduate programme has been designed for graduates from all disciplines. 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.’

The course features are as follows

Four Year Course
150 places
95 EU Places and 55 Non EU
Graduates apply through CAO using code LM101
Require a 2.1 in first degree
No interviews
Cut of score 2023 = 54

University College Cork Graduate Entry Medicine

'The School of Medicine is one of five schools within the College of Medicine and Health at University College Cork and has a rich tradition of teaching, research and scholarship. We provide doctors of the future with a world class, student-centred and evidence-based medical education, informed by societal needs.'

The course features are as follows

Four Year Course
40 Places for EU applicants
2-3 Eligible applicants per place
Graduates apply through CAO using code CK791
Require 2.1 in first degree
No Interviews
Cut off score 2023 = 55

UCD Graduate Entry Veterinary Medicine

The course features are as follows

Four year course
10 Places
Graduates apply through CAO using code DN301
Require a 2.2 in first degree in Biological, Biomedical or animal sciences
As well as GAMSAT scores, candidates considered on basis of educational performance and a personal statement
In 2022 a minimum score of 50 is required

CUT OFF SCORES 2011 – 2023

University	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
RCSI	59	59	57	57	58	59	58	59	59	63	63	61	63
UCD	58	57	58	57	57	59	58	59	59	60	62	60	59
UL	54	53	53	53	54	55	54	55	54	55	58	57	54
UCC	56	55	56	55	55	57	58	58	58	59	61	59	55