LM301 · Level 8 · 6 years · HPAT required

Medicine (6 year- HPAT required)

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

730

You need at least 480 Leaving Cert points plus the HPAT. The points shown include the HPAT, so they go above 625. From 2027, Leaving Cert points above 550 are no longer scaled down and the HPAT counts for up to 150 points (maximum 775), so this year's figure is only a rough guide.

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About this course

A six-year medical degree for school leavers that puts you in contact with patients early and teaches through real cases. You need to sit the HPAT to apply.

How long
6 years
What you study
The course runs in three stages. Stage 1 builds a base in biomedical science and the basics of good patient care. Stage 2 mixes science, anatomy and clinical practice through problem and case-based learning, and Stage 3 is built around daily patient care.
Placement and abroad
Stage 3 includes an 18-week GP placement and clinical placements across several hospital specialities.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared for a career in any branch of medicine.
Who it suits
Suits students who are strong in science, enjoy working with people and are ready for a long, demanding course.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026730Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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