Original post by Ashrey
I have finished my A levels and want to apply for dentistry in Ireland I am not sure how to any help is welcome thank you.
You would need to apply via the Central Admissions Office (COA) and apply to the unis of your choice. COA is like the Irish equivalent of UCAS. They use a different grading system to the U.K. as they use the NFQ system. You would need to see how your current grades convert and apply strategically. Additionally, for Irish dental schools some may use the HPAT exam, which is a health professionals admission exam (similar in a sense to the UKs UCAT/BMAT), alternatively if you are applying as a grad you would need to have a valid GAMSAT score.
I believe the deadline for CAO applications is in early February.
Sorry that’s all I know, very best of luck
What results do you have?
I think there are only 2 dentistry courses in Ireland at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork which are both very competitive for entry and likely to be very difficult to get into with A-levels.
As already mentioned you need to apply through CAO. You can register on their site and submit details of your results. You’ll have to provide evidence of your results. You list up to 10 courses in order of preference and have to complete your initial application by the end of Jan/early Feb. You can make changes until around June. In mid to late August (in normal years) the places on courses are assigned by filling them with applicants with the highest points up to their course capacity. For some courses there may be second or third rounds of offers to fill places, although not for dentistry.
https://www.cao.ie/handbook.php?page=4
I think there are only 2 dentistry courses in Ireland at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork which are both very competitive for entry and likely to be very difficult to get into with A-levels.
As already mentioned you need to apply through CAO. You can register on their site and submit details of your results. You’ll have to provide evidence of your results. You list up to 10 courses in order of preference and have to complete your initial application by the end of Jan/early Feb. You can make changes until around June. In mid to late August (in normal years) the places on courses are assigned by filling them with applicants with the highest points up to their course capacity. For some courses there may be second or third rounds of offers to fill places, although not for dentistry.
https://www.cao.ie/handbook.php?page=4
(edited 4 years ago)
I think UK students are still being treated the same in Ireland and vice versa for Irish students in the UK. You could check with the admissions offices in your preferred universities.
http://www.universitytimes.ie/2020/06/ireland-uk-fee-agreement-to-continue-into-2021-22-government-confirms/
http://www.universitytimes.ie/2020/06/ireland-uk-fee-agreement-to-continue-into-2021-22-government-confirms/
(edited 4 years ago)
Hi so basically at Trinity College Dublin last year dental science was 613 points out of 625 points (the hardest course to get into last year) and also the Irish cao system is purely by academic merit so there's no statement or anything just grades. An A* is 185 points converted and if you get 3 that adds up to 555 and if you then get an A* in a 4th a level you get 45 points bringing the total to 600.
Then finally if one of your A levels is maths you get an extra 25 points bringing it to 625.
So if you want to do dentistry in Ireland you need A*A*A*A with one being maths.
Note if you don't do 4 a levels you can count 1 AS level A*=31 points
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/undergraduateapplicants/a-levelentry/
here is UCD (university college Dublin) point conversions.
A very very tough course to get here... it is equally as hard for us to get in
Then finally if one of your A levels is maths you get an extra 25 points bringing it to 625.
So if you want to do dentistry in Ireland you need A*A*A*A with one being maths.
Note if you don't do 4 a levels you can count 1 AS level A*=31 points
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/undergraduateapplicants/a-levelentry/
here is UCD (university college Dublin) point conversions.
A very very tough course to get here... it is equally as hard for us to get in
Original post by JCJC2002
Hi so basically at Trinity College Dublin last year dental science was 613 points out of 625 points (the hardest course to get into last year) and also the Irish cao system is purely by academic merit so there's no statement or anything just grades. An A* is 185 points converted and if you get 3 that adds up to 555 and if you then get an A* in a 4th a level you get 45 points bringing the total to 600.
Then finally if one of your A levels is maths you get an extra 25 points bringing it to 625.
So if you want to do dentistry in Ireland you need A*A*A*A with one being maths.
Note if you don't do 4 a levels you can count 1 AS level A*=31 points
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/undergraduateapplicants/a-levelentry/
here is UCD (university college Dublin) point conversions.
A very very tough course to get here... it is equally as hard for us to get in
Then finally if one of your A levels is maths you get an extra 25 points bringing it to 625.
So if you want to do dentistry in Ireland you need A*A*A*A with one being maths.
Note if you don't do 4 a levels you can count 1 AS level A*=31 points
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/undergraduateapplicants/a-levelentry/
here is UCD (university college Dublin) point conversions.
A very very tough course to get here... it is equally as hard for us to get in
I don't understand something. The website of TCD says applicants with GCE A-Levels require B and C, but what you are saying is completely different. I've checked medicine too, and again the minimal requirements and B and C, but some people are saying A*A*A*A is required to stand a chance. I don't understand what is the point of putting such low entry requirements if it's impossible to get in with these grades. Doesn't this just give people false hope?
Original post by Bebra Smeller
I don't understand something. The website of TCD says applicants with GCE A-Levels require B and C, but what you are saying is completely different. I've checked medicine too, and again the minimal requirements and B and C, but some people are saying A*A*A*A is required to stand a chance. I don't understand what is the point of putting such low entry requirements if it's impossible to get in with these grades. Doesn't this just give people false hope?
Because in Ireland, uni places are based on demand, hence why you need to get such high grades as everyone who is able to get a place has high grades. The reason for this is because there are only around 64 available spots for dentistry in Ireland, competition is TOUGH. The entry requirements are completely unrelated to the demand for a course, its just there to make sure everyone who is applying is competent at certain subjects ie maths
Original post by pari123
hi guys, i have an offer to study dentistry at TCD from sep 2022! anyone else here is on the same boat as me? xx
I thought they don't give offers out until after results day?
Original post by pari123
hi guys, i have an offer to study dentistry at TCD from sep 2022! anyone else here is on the same boat as me? xx
Me2!!! Is it dental science?
Original post by ggf02
Me2!!! Is it dental science?
hey!! i have sent you private message! i hold an offer from there as well
(edited 2 years ago)
Original post by From456
hey!! i have sent you private message! i hold an offer from there as well
Hi
I wanted to ask, is there a difference between the BDS at UCC and the dental science at TCD (like, are both the same type of course where you'll perform oral surgeries, oral (teeth) check-ups, work at a hospital, etc?)
Thanks
(edited 2 years ago)
Hi congratulations and May I know your grades etc to get an idea if it is worth applying for dentistry at TCD. Do they take predicted A level grades or the GCE scores. Got all 9 in gce and predicted AAA. Is the deadline Feb usually? Thanks
Dentistry in TCD is a very competitive course and in recent years has required maximum CAO points (625). I’m afraid AAA won’t be enough to get onto this course, even if you get the bonus 25 points if one of your subjects is Maths.
https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=gce
https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=gce
Hi, has anyone sat dental interviews for ireland. Do you have any tips
Original post by Nawagai12*
Hi
I wanted to ask, is there a difference between the BDS at UCC and the dental science at TCD (like, are both the same type of course where you'll perform oral surgeries, oral (teeth) check-ups, work at a hospital, etc?)
Thanks
I wanted to ask, is there a difference between the BDS at UCC and the dental science at TCD (like, are both the same type of course where you'll perform oral surgeries, oral (teeth) check-ups, work at a hospital, etc?)
Thanks
I want to know this as well
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