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Prospective International Students
The Course:
M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O. (Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics)
The undergraduate medical programme at NUI Galway is of 5 and 6 year's duration. The 6 year Programme consists of a Foundation Year plus 5 years. Most overseas students enter the 5 year programme and exemptions from some modules may be allowed if the curricular content has been covered elsewhere at third level. There is considerable integration of clinical and science subjects throughout the course. Teaching is conducted at the University, the Galway University Hospital (GUH) and affiliated hospitals. On successful completion of the programme, students graduate with an M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O. (Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics) of the National University of Ireland.
How to Apply
The School of Medicine is now accepting applications for September 2020, entry to our Undergraduate Medical Degree Programme.
- If you are an EU applicant please visit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions/school-leavers/eu-efta/
- If you are unsure about what application route to follow (EU or International), please visit the following website to establish your applicant status: http://www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions/school-leavers/eu-efta/
- If you would like to enquire about Postgraduate Programmes in the School of Medicine, please visit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/medicine/postgraduatecourses/
Application routes
- Undergraduate entry to Medicine for EU School Leavers is managed by the Central Applications Office (www.cao.ie).
- Undergraduate entry to Medicine for Non-EU School Leavers/Degree holders, is managed by a team of International Education Consultants/Agents with whom we have partnerships. If you would like to apply to study medicine at our School, please contact one of the Education Agents listed below, who will advise you on the application and recruitment process specific to your country of application.
- The School of Medicine at NUI Galway, is unable to faciliate transfer requests from other institutions. Prospective applicants must apply through one of the channels outlined above.
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Agent: Atlantic Bridge http://www.atlanticbridge.com/medicine/
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First Round Closing date: 15 November, 2019 |
http://www.atlanticbridge.com Applications will be considered after 15th November, but will be considered as a late application, and subject to a late application fee. |
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Agent: Irish Universities & Medical Schools Consortium (Malaysia Office)
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First Round Closing date: 15 January, 2020 |
Applications will be considered after 15th January, 2020, but will be considered as a late application. |
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The Gulf
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For Government Scholar applicants from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman, please contact your local Cultural Bureau/Embassy.
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Rolling deadline |
Please contact individual Embassy/Cultural Bureaus for more information. Initial application/entry enquiries can also be sent to Castel Education.
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For non-Government Scholars (private applicants) from the Gulf countries, the wider Middle East Region and Africa please contact Castel Education. |
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Agent: Study Ireland |
First Round Closing Date: 15th January, 2020 |
Applications will be considered after 15th January, 2020, but will be considered as a late application. |
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GNIB/International Affairs Office, NUI Galway
Following registration at NUI Galway, the International Affairs Office will schedule GNIB appointments for all new entrant international students. These appointment usually take place early October, each year. Please ensure you attend your appointment at the scheduled date/time.
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