Frequently asked questions

The Career Development Centre	Who can use the Career Development Centre facilities? How do I book an appointment?
What Next?	What can I do with my degree?
Getting a job	Using Social Media in your job search I want to find a job but where do I start? How do I get work experience? How do I find work abroad? Where can I get tips on going for a job interview? Hints & Tips for a Telephone Interview Hints & Tips for a Video Interview
Postgraduate Applications	Applying for a postgrad Writing a Personal Statement
Study outside Ireland	How do you apply for a degree course (UCAS) in the UK? Where can I do the GRE test for studying in the USA?
Accountancy related	How do I get an Accountancy traineeship? Am I exempt from the Institute of Accountants (ICAI) CAP 1 Law for Accountants exam if I passed Business Law in 1st year by Compensation?
Law related	How do you become a Solicitor in England or Wales?
Healthcare related	Where can I apply for Graduate Entry to Dentistry? How can I get into Dietetics? How can I become a Medical Scientist (Biomedical Scientist)? Where can I apply for Graduate Entry to Medicine? Where can I study Occupational Therapy after my degree? How can I get into Optometry? How can I get into Physiotherapy? How can I get into Pharmacy? How can I get into Psychiatry? Where can I study Radiography after my degree? How can I change to Speech & Language Therapy after my degree?
Psychology related	How can I get into Psychology? How can I get into Psychiatry? How can I become a counsellor / psychotherapist?
Teaching related	How do I get a teaching job? Where can I train to be a teacher? TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) How do I become a PE teacher? I have a postgraduate teacher training interview - can you help? Working in Guidance (Careers/Counselling)
Veterinary related	How do I become a Vet?
Starting your own Business
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What can I do with my degree?

Did you know that up to 40% of graduate employment opportunities are available to graduates of all disciplines?

However, to find out more about Career Opportunities with your subject(s) read on.

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How to become a Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are medically qualified doctors who look after patients with mental health problems such as depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, anxieties, phobias & drug & alcohol abuse.

All Psychiatrists are full qualified doctors so the first step on the career ladder is…

Secure a place on a Medical Degree
Click here to find out where you can train, fees, applications & much more for Undergraduate & Graduate Entry in both Ireland & the UK.

     2. Followed by securing a place on a ’Postgraduate Medical Training Scheme in Psychiatry’
          There are currently 12 training schemes in Ireland.
          Visit this link for a full listing http://www.irishpsychiatry.com/trainpublic.htm

Am I exempt from the Institute of Accountants (ICAI) CAP 1 Law for Accountants exam if I passed Business Law in 1st year by exemption?

No, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI) requires that students must have a clear pass of 40% or over in on order to be exempt from sitting the Law for Accountants Exam.

What can I do? Contact the ICAI & register to take the next sitting of this exam. Click here for exam schedules.

Where can I do the GRE test for studying in the USA?

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is used by the majority of Graduate Schools in the USA.
See our Study in America section for links to universities and test sites.
General Test: Used by most universities. Computerised tests can be done in Dublin apply online.
Subject Test: Some universities request a Subject Test. This can only be done on paper. Please contact GRE for details of the nearest test centre.