Irish Leaving Certificate:
A minimum of six subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination, which must include the following
subjects:
Subject
English
Maths
A third language
Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Minimum Grade
OD3
OD3
OD3
OD3
GCE:
Candidates must present three A' level passes with minimum grades of ABB in Mathematics,
Chemistry, Biology or Physics for the five year course
A missing science subject may be presented at GCSE level providing a minimum grade B has been
obtained.
All applicants should also have a minimum of six subjects at GCSE level, which must include pass
levels (grade C or higher) in English and Mathematics.
Applicants presenting grades below the minimum requirements for entry to the five year
programme, or who do not present three science subjects, may be considered for entry to the six
year programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma:
Five Year Programme:
Entry to the 5 year programme is based on a minimum score of 33 IB points (exclusive of bonus
points). The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of 6 subjects to include, English, Mathematics,
Chemistry at Higher Level (with a minimum score of 5) and Physics or Biology at Higher or Standard
Level.
Six Year Programme:
Entry to the 6 year programme is based on a minimum score of 30 IB points (exclusive of bonus
points). The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of 6 subjects to include, English, Mathematics
and at least one science subject.
Australia:
Six Year Programme - Applicants must present the Higher School Certificate or equivalent with not
less than an average of B in each subject. Six subjects are required which must include English,
Mathematics, and a science subject from the group Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The sixth subject
may be presented from year 10/11. TER required 80%.
Five Year Programme - 95% or higher in the Australian matriculation examination presenting
Chemistry and two of the following three subjects, Physics, Biology and Mathematics in Year 12,
providing that the remaining subject has been passed in year 10/11.
The following foundation programmes are currently considered for entry to the School of Medicine:
Monash University Program
Trinity College Foundation Program at the University of Melbourne
University of Queensland Foundation Program
University of New South Wales Foundation Program
Students who have completed one of the above Australian foundation programmes, presenting
English, Maths, Chemistry and Physics or Biology and with a minimum achievement of 80% (six year
course) and 95% (five year course) may be eligible for entry to the School of Medicine.
Canada:
Applicants must have completed their high school examinations with a minimum average score of
85% and competitive grades in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Those presenting other
school leaving certificates will be considered on an individual basis.
Caribbean:
Applicants presenting the CAPE examinations must have the following scores:
5 year programme - CAPE Exams scores of I, I, II (in the sciences preferably)
6 year programme - CAPE Exams scores of I, II, II (in the sciences preferably)
China:
Applicants must present the Senior High School Diploma/Chinese University Entrance Examination
with very high achievement. Obligatory subjects are English, Mathematics and two laboratory
science subjects from the group Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
Hong Kong:
GCE Applicants must present three good A level passes, preferably from the subjects Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. The applicants should also have a minimum of six subjects at
GCSE level, which must include acceptable pass levels (grade C or higher) in English and
Mathematics.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate. Applicants must present three good A level passes, preferably
from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. The applicants must also have Hong
Kong Certificate of Education (English). Applicants must have a minimum of six subjects to include
English and Mathematics. Only grades A, B, or C, (1-6) will be considered.
India:
Students must also have taken the subjects Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at standard
XII, and hold a bone-fide certificate of completion issued by the CBSE or ISCE. Students must have an
average score of 80% with not less than 75% in any individual subject.
Malaysia:
Six Year Programme - S.T.P.M. Minimum grades of BBB. Applicants must present three S.T.P.M.
passes (or equivalent) preferably from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Applicants should also have a minimum of six subjects at S.P.M. which must include acceptable pass
level grades in English and Mathematics. Only grades of A, B or C (1-6) are considered to be of a pass
standard.
Five Year Programme - S.T.P.M. Minimum grades of ABB. Applicants presenting the Malaysian
University Matriculation Exams must have a GPA of 3.5 in one sitting in acceptable subjects or
grades of ABBB and English. Grades obtained in more than one sitting will be considered providing
that the proximity of the examinations is in less than one year.
Middle East and Gulf Countries:
Applicants must present the general Secondary School Leaving Certificate. In addition, they must
also have three satisfactory grades in approved subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology or
Mathematics at the Advanced Level ('A' Level) of the GCE Examination. (See GCE above).
Alternatively, applicants may study for the Irish Leaving Certificate (see Irish Leaving Certificate
above) or have completed the Scottish Higher Examinations with a minimum grade of AAABB, which
must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English.
United States:
Applicants must present the High School Graduation Diploma with competitive marks in (i) biology,
(ii) chemistry and (iii) either physics or mathematics.
It is strongly recommended that candidates present competitive scores from one of the following
standardised tests, APs, IB, SAT, SAT II or ACT.