Depends on lots of factors. I got a 3.2 gpa from an american university and a 25 mcat. However I also did clinical research for a year at a prestigious hospital and had a part in a publication. Got accepted to University of Limerick in May!
There are a couple of them here. Just like back home.
Not quite, you do have to put down a very hefty deposit or else your spot is given to someone else though. (like €6500)
Yeah, and the deposit is only demanded after you've been accepted. Up until then it was simply a matter of mentioning to them that you have some idea where you might get the money and they just wanted a vague answer like "loans & savings" or "loans only" etc. I did hear through the grape vine that it came up during someone's interview but that they simply asked again if they had given any thought as to where the money was going to come from, but that's it. So in conclusion I'd say your ability to pay doesn't really come into consideration at all.
To get into Ireland initially, I had to prove that I had paid my tuition up front (along with proof of being able to support myself).
And to get your Garda card (student immigration card), you have to prove you've done the same.
So it might not come up now as proof, but you do need to have it done before you even enter Ireland. It's worth thinking about now because it is a substantial amount of money.
@puppylatte - I'm also funding with line of credit only. I have enough for interest payments + float upon graduation (limited) but it's all LOC. Most of my classmates are the same. there are some lucky ones who have it paid for!
so my chances in a Canadian school or American school are slim to none sadly )Hi Guys,
I just wanted to know my chances of getting in and I had a few questions.
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Studied: Physiology and Biological Psychology
My GPA: ~3.2 (I messed up 1 year and it pulled my GPA down
My MCAT Score: 33
ECs: I have volunteered at several places (related to the medical field and not), traveled to 2 different countries to shadow doctors (because you can't in Canada...), volunteered at hospitals in Canada, been the president/ vice-president of a couple student societies on campus, and worked in a research lab for a few years
I'm applying to: Limerick, UCD, Trinity and UCC
I'd prefer: UCD or Trinity
What I'm wondering is whether people who graduate from schools in Ireland have problems getting residency in Canada or the states. I'm worried about graduating from a med school in Ireland and then not being able to get residency! Also I'm wondering if Irish med schools prepare you well for the USMLE... I know these are worried that literally every IMG has but I just want to hear the opinion of someone that's gone through this or is currently going through it.
