爱尔兰国立高威大学

Course Overview

Our undergraduate medical programme delivers a systems based curriculum which is horizontally and vertically integrated. Individual credit-bearing modules cover learning outcomes relevant to the scientific basis of medicine, patient assessment and clinical management. Students enjoy early patient contact opportunities which help them to develop the required communication and practical clinical skills.

The modern, externally accredited, programme is triphasic; Phase 1 comprises Foundation Year (6 year programme only) and Year 1. Phase 2 includes Year 2 and Year 3. The final two years of the programme constitute the 3rd phase which leads to the level 8 award of the degree of Bachelor of Medicine (MB), of Surgery (BCh) and of Obstetrics (BAO).

Further Education

Honours graduates can also pursue higher degrees in a wide range of related disciplines, for example:

• Doctor of Medicine, MD
• Master of Surgery, MCh
• PhD
• Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Medical Science (Health Informatics)
• Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Medical Science (Endovascular Surgery)
• Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Health Sciences (Primary Care)
• Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Health Sciences (Clinical Education)
• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate (Clinical Primary Care)
• Master of Science (Regenerative Medicine)
• Master of Science (Medical Physics)
• Masters of Preventive Cardiology
• Master of Science (Clinical Research)

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this programme will find employment in:

• Primary Care
• Public Hospitals
• Private Hospitals
• Defence Forces
• Education and research
• Community rehabilitation services
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Medical device companies
• Health insurance companies
• Medical journals

Work Placement

In partnership with HSE, and our regional hospitals, the School of Medicine assists in an Intern Placement Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to ensure that medical graduates receive the appropriate training and experience to become registered physicians. We work hard to ensure that as many graduates as possible obtain 12 months placement in recognised intern posts.