Bachelor of Medicine (MB) of Surgery (BCh) and of Obstetrics (BAO): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Galway, Ireland

Bachelor of Medicine (MB) of Surgery (BCh) and of Obstetrics (BAO)

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Our innovative programme integrates the latest medical advances with extensive clinical exposure and simulation-based learning, where you will develop clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient-centred care. As you progress through our modern, immersive curriculum, you will learn from international medical experts and patients in both hospital and community settings. Our aim is to provide a transformative education experience, in an inclusive environment that enables our graduates achieve excellence in critical thinking, safe collaborative practice and communication skills, with a focus on patient-centred care that is sustainable, ethical, and equitable. Our undergraduate medicine programme is designed on an Outcome-Based Curricular Model. The curriculum moves away from traditional, discipline-based exams and instead uses integrated assessments that reflect how doctors think and work in real clinical settings. Each year, your progress will be assessed across learning outcomes in three key modules, namely Knowledge of Health, Sickness and Practice, Clinical Skills for Safe Practice, and Professional Competencies (Values and Behaviours). These are measured through a modular structure that blends what you learn across subjects, ensuring a more connected and meaningful learning experience. This approach supports deeper understanding, helps you apply knowledge in practice, and prepares you more effectively for your role as a future doctor.Immersive Clinical Training in Medical Academies- You’ll be part of a close-knit team and benefit from one-to-one support from experienced tutors, with low student-to-patient and student-to-tutor ratios. Immersive Clinical Training in Medical Academies, You will be part of a close-knit team and benefit from one-to-one support from experienced tutors, with low student-to-patient and student-to-tutor ratios.

Which department am I in?

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (6 Years)

Tuition fees
€55,000.00 (49,73,325) per year
Booking Deposit - €250
Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Galway

University Road,

Galway,

H91 TK33, Connacht, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum Entry Requirements: 6 Year Programme

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry [joint] or Agricultural Science), and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.

Minimum Entry Requirements: 5 Year Programme

In addition to the 6-year requirements, H4 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics/Chemistry, Agricultural Science.

Minimum CAO Points Requirement

Applicants are required to present 480 CAO points from the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination. Applicants must achieve both the required subjects and the points in the same sitting.

HPAT

CAO applicants must complete the Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT).

Additional Requirements

Students must satisfy the Garda/Police vetting and Medical Clearance requirements.

Minimum A-Level Grades

A*A*A* (AS) or equivalent combination plus HPAT-Ireland Test results.

Medial Degree and PhD: 8 Year Programme

Students entering the medical programme have the opportunity also to engage in a PhD degree through a period of dedicated research, so that after successful completion of a period that is likely to be eight years, both the medical degree and PhD are conferred. Students of the medical programme who are interested in doing a PhD will undergo a selection process at the mid-point of their medical studies.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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