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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | '''Website:''' http://www.rcsi.ie/ | + | '''Website:''' http://www.rcsi.ie/school_medicine<br> |
| − | '''Phone:''' | + | '''Phone:'''00 353 1 402 2228<br> |
| − | + | '''Email:'''admissions@rcsi.ie <br> | |
| − | + | '''Location:''' Dublin, Republic of Ireland. | |
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
| − | *4 or 6 years in length | + | *4, 5 or 6 years in length |
| − | **4 years for applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree and have done the MCAT | + | **4/5 years for applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree and have done the MCAT |
**6 years for applicants who have completed high school and/or some undergraduate courses | **6 years for applicants who have completed high school and/or some undergraduate courses | ||
| − | *Class size | + | *Class size (Undergraduate Medicine): 36 EU places |
| − | *Students from North America should apply via the Atlantic Bridge Program | + | *Class size (Graduate Medicine): 30 EU places |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.rcsi.ie/ | + | *Students from North America should apply via the [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/ Atlantic Bridge Program] |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.rcsi.ie/eu-medicine-school-leaver here] and [http://www.rcsi.ie/gem here]<br> | |
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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**Mathematics | **Mathematics | ||
*University candidates are evaluated on an individual basis | *University candidates are evaluated on an individual basis | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm | + | For more information, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm here] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
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====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
*Minimum scores: There are no cut-off scores established by the University. | *Minimum scores: There are no cut-off scores established by the University. | ||
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*MCAT must have been written in or prior to the month of April of the year of entry. | *MCAT must have been written in or prior to the month of April of the year of entry. | ||
For more information, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm here] and [http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?1nID=93&2nID=99&3nID=99&pID=99&nID=1438#bm31 here] | For more information, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm here] and [http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?1nID=93&2nID=99&3nID=99&pID=99&nID=1438#bm31 here] | ||
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*Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended (High School transcripts are not required for those who have a Bachelor’s degree by September 1st of the year of entry in Medicine). | *Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended (High School transcripts are not required for those who have a Bachelor’s degree by September 1st of the year of entry in Medicine). | ||
*MCAT scores | *MCAT scores | ||
| − | * | + | *EU$ 75 application fee |
For more information, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/apply/gains.htm here] and [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/apply/gatips.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/apply/gains.htm here] and [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/apply/gatips.htm here] | ||
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| − | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2017-2018== |
| − | * | + | *Non EU - €53,000 |
| − | + | *Living expenses like travel, food, books, etc. (approximate): € 16,000 | |
| − | *Living expenses like travel, food, books, etc. (approximate): € 16, | ||
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm here]<br> | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm here]<br> | ||
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/financial_aid/facanada.htm here]<br> | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/financial_aid/facanada.htm here]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 06:29, 10 August 2017
Contacts
Website: http://www.rcsi.ie/school_medicine
Phone:00 353 1 402 2228
Email:admissions@rcsi.ie
Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4, 5 or 6 years in length
- 4/5 years for applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree and have done the MCAT
- 6 years for applicants who have completed high school and/or some undergraduate courses
- Class size (Undergraduate Medicine): 36 EU places
- Class size (Graduate Medicine): 30 EU places
- Students from North America should apply via the Atlantic Bridge Program
For more information, click here and here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (for 4-year program), some courses completed to enter 6-year program
- Required Courses (High School)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- University candidates are evaluated on an individual basis
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 85% in high school, no GPA marks specified for university
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Minimum scores: There are no cut-off scores established by the University.
- MCAT must have been written in or prior to the month of April of the year of entry.
For more information, click here and here
Supporting Documents
- Application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- One must be an academic reference from a person that can assess the applicant’s intellecutal capabilities, class performance, etc.
- The other letter should be from someone who truly knows the applicant and can assess their communication skills, future goals, etc.
- A committee letter may also be used instead of the letters
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended (High School transcripts are not required for those who have a Bachelor’s degree by September 1st of the year of entry in Medicine).
- MCAT scores
- EU$ 75 application fee
For more information, click here and here
Other Requirements
- Applicants must write one of the following English Proficiency Exams with the following minimum scores:
- 1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- Paper-based test: 550
- Computer-based test: 213
- Internet-based test: 79
- Paper-based test: 550
- 2. Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 750
- 3. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Test Patterns A and B, with a score of 6.0 in every component
- Health Insurance
For more information on English requirements, click here
For more information on Health insurance, click here
Interview
- Interviews aim to assess the individual’s competencies, such as communication skills, work-life balance, professional goals, etc.
- Interviews are held every year in New York and Toronto. Other cities are sometimes added.
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Not specified but students should contact the Atlantic Bridge Program to find out deadlines.
For more information, click here
Tuition 2017-2018
- Non EU - €53,000
- Living expenses like travel, food, books, etc. (approximate): € 16,000
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here
For currency conversion, click here
