Studying in Ireland
As of 01/01/2020, only Trinity College Dublin (TCD) is accredited by Singapore Medical Council. Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Cork (UCC) will still remain accredited by Singapore Dental Council.
Singaporean and Permanent Resident students who have secured places in UCD, UCC, RCSI and NUIG medical programmes before Jan 1, 2020 will not be affected by the change.
(The revised list of List of Registrable Basic Medical Qualifications from the overseas medical schools can be found here.)
Singaporean and Permanent Resident students who have secured places in UCD, UCC, RCSI and NUIG medical programmes before Jan 1, 2020 will not be affected by the change.
(The revised list of List of Registrable Basic Medical Qualifications from the overseas medical schools can be found here.)
Ireland has a worldwide reputation for its high quality medical training and education which includes problem-based learning, early clinical exposure, integrated learning and small group tutorials, attracting students from around the world. In addition, the excellent student welfare support systems and personal mentoring that Irish medical schools provide helps students succeed and become exceptional Doctors. (The Medic Portal)
Medical degrees in Ireland is also recognised throughout the European Union, the United kingdom, North America and Australia, appealing to many international students from around the world.
Medical degrees in Ireland is also recognised throughout the European Union, the United kingdom, North America and Australia, appealing to many international students from around the world.
Application Procedure
General Information -
Medical graduates from all 5 medical schools in the Republic of Ireland will be conferred with a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO). Dental graduates from UCC and TCD are conferred with a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS or B.Dent.Sc, respectively). These qualifications are recognised by the SMC as part of its Second Schedule and the SDC as part of its List of Registrable Degrees.
Applications to study Medicine or Dentistry in ROI generally does not require any additional tests. Applicants should have completed their GCE 'A' Level, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent qualification. If the applicants passes the initial round of assessment, an interview will be granted in Singapore.
As the Republic of Ireland is a separate country from the United Kingdom, applicants need not apply through the UCAS portal.
Please take note that applicants to Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, are required to take the UKCAT and apply through UCAS. For more information, please contact SMSUK.
There are 2 routes of applying based on which school you are looking to apply to:
1) Application through the Irish Universities & Medical School Consortium (IUMC)
2) Direct application
1) Application through IUMC
Singaporean applicants (for both Medicine and Dentistry) must apply through IUMC if you are looking to apply to the following schools:
Application process
2) Direct Application
Singaporean applicants (for Medicine only) who are looking to apply to Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) can apply directly through RCSI's portal. The undergraduate Medicine programme is either five or six years long, to be decided by the RCSI Admissions team. Applications are open from November to February each year. For more information on applying to RCSI, please click here.
Further Guidance
In the past, SMSI and SMSUK have held joint visits to several Junior Colleges in Singapore to share about life in the UK / Ireland, studying Medicine overseas, and application procedures. This arrangement is made on a yearly basis. If you would like us to visit your school, please ask your University Counselor (or relevant personnel) to contact us at contact@smsireland.org.
We are also more than happy to clarify any doubts or provide advice for interviews. If necessary, we can link you up with one of our College Representatives.
Medical graduates from all 5 medical schools in the Republic of Ireland will be conferred with a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO). Dental graduates from UCC and TCD are conferred with a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS or B.Dent.Sc, respectively). These qualifications are recognised by the SMC as part of its Second Schedule and the SDC as part of its List of Registrable Degrees.
Applications to study Medicine or Dentistry in ROI generally does not require any additional tests. Applicants should have completed their GCE 'A' Level, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent qualification. If the applicants passes the initial round of assessment, an interview will be granted in Singapore.
As the Republic of Ireland is a separate country from the United Kingdom, applicants need not apply through the UCAS portal.
Please take note that applicants to Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, are required to take the UKCAT and apply through UCAS. For more information, please contact SMSUK.
There are 2 routes of applying based on which school you are looking to apply to:
1) Application through the Irish Universities & Medical School Consortium (IUMC)
2) Direct application
1) Application through IUMC
Singaporean applicants (for both Medicine and Dentistry) must apply through IUMC if you are looking to apply to the following schools:
- National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
- University College Dublin (UCD)
- University College Cork (UCC)
Application process
- Applications are open all year long and close at the end of March before year of intake
- IUMC open house dates are in early March of year intake (exact dates will be announced once confirmed, dates differ year to year)
- Interviews with Dr. Stanley Quek of IUMC will occur between March and May of the year of intake
2) Direct Application
Singaporean applicants (for Medicine only) who are looking to apply to Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) can apply directly through RCSI's portal. The undergraduate Medicine programme is either five or six years long, to be decided by the RCSI Admissions team. Applications are open from November to February each year. For more information on applying to RCSI, please click here.
Further Guidance
In the past, SMSI and SMSUK have held joint visits to several Junior Colleges in Singapore to share about life in the UK / Ireland, studying Medicine overseas, and application procedures. This arrangement is made on a yearly basis. If you would like us to visit your school, please ask your University Counselor (or relevant personnel) to contact us at contact@smsireland.org.
We are also more than happy to clarify any doubts or provide advice for interviews. If necessary, we can link you up with one of our College Representatives.