Study abroad options in Ireland
After IGCSE, SPM, students can opt to study for an Irish Leaving Certificate.
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Irish Leaving Certificate
The Irish Leaving Certificate (ILC) is one of the direct pathways to study Medicine at RUMC. It is a state examination that marks the end of secondary school education in Ireland.
Upon completion of the ILC examination, you will receive an internationally recognised qualification which leads you to a seamless progression route to Medicine and entry into the 5-year medical degree programme at RUMC.
After completing your Foundation, AUSMAT, A levels, IB, UEC, or STPM, students can opt to study at University immediately or technical institutions.
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Direct to University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctorate) in a variety of subjects. With most degree courses you often have the option of studying some different topics, called modules. This means you can choose to take your studies into more depth in an area that particularly interests you, or you can study a broader range of topics. During your time at university you will also develop so-called ‘transferable’ skills – skills we use every day in our professional work lives, social lives and home lives. Transferable skills are very important for your future career, as the majority of graduates go on to work in a field unrelated to their degree subject. It is their transferable skills that make them suitable for the job.
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After a Bachelor's degree, students can opt to study for their masters.
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Masters
Masters degrees are usually focused on one particular area of a wider subject, giving students a greater amount of specialist knowledge. It is more flexible in terms of modules and study options more intense, advanced and faster-paced. It is smaller in terms of class size and cheaper (but more expensive than PGCerts, PGDips and PhDs). Courses are typically split into separate core and optional modules, and depending on the subject studied you may get the opportunity to complete a work placement or a period studying abroad as part of the programme. Courses normally begin in September or October, though some start in January or February. You may have fewer than ten hours of weekly contact time, but you'll be expected to undertake at least 30 to 35 hours of independent study. Teaching methods include seminars, lectures and workshops. Assessment methods include practical assignments, essays, presentations, portfolios, degree shows and a thesis.