CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Medicine

University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
Course Code
DN400
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
6 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
738 # 
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Course Summary

Our curriculum is patient-centred and continually adapts to the needs of society and developments in medical knowledge. You’ll learn from world-class educators and patients in state-of-the-art facilities, immerse yourself in our acclaimed undergraduate student research programme and benefit from a diverse, international student population.

Teaching methods include lectures, small group sessions, practicals and tutorials. There are four themes running through the entirety of both our undergraduate and graduate programmes: Evidence based medicine and research; Clinical competencies and preparedness; Professional medical practice; and Healthcare systems, quality and patient safety.

Medicine - DN400
Medicine - DN400

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College Link

College Link > DN400 - Medicine

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Arabic
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Chinese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

French
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

German
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Irish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Irish Sign Language
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Italian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Japanese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Korean
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Polish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Portuguese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Russian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Spanish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Swahili
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

Graduates of the School have achieved worldwide recognition in clinical practice, research and healthcare leadership. Following graduation, you are required to work as a supervised intern for a year by the Irish Medical Council. This can be followed by training towards a career in a wide variety of specialties and settings including hospitals, primary care facilities, or laboratory-based diagnosis and research

The Student Summer Research Awards (SSRA) programme is an eight-week research opportunity that brings to life our commitment to foster a passion for enquiry, discovery and investigative research for more than 100 students each year.

Further Research

College Link > DN400 - Medicine

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

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