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Do Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork have a website? |
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Yes. Please visit them at www.tcd.ie and www.ucc.ie. |
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What types
of students prove to be successful applicants? |
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All types. Atlantic Bridge
is a cultural diversity scheme that is designed to
add well-qualified students of diverse backgrounds to the university's
student body. Students of all ages, nationalities, college majors,
ethnicities, financial resources, etc., are encouraged to apply.
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How
many North American students are admitted each year? |
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Up to a dozen North American
students are admitted annually. |
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What
are the minimum application requirements? |
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Applicants from the USA
and Canada must have (i) completed a bachelor's degree by September
1st of the year of proposed entry (ii) completed one or more college-level
courses in biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics by the same
date. There
is no minimum GPA requirement. |
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What
application documents are required? |
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Please refer to the Get an Application section of our web site. |
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What is a competitive GPA? |
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Because GPA can be very subjective, the Irish Dentistry Schools do not typically use guidelines around GPA for admissions purposes. For instance, Student A may have a slightly lower GPA than Student B, but Student A may have a much higher degree of difficulty in his/her degree or high school program. Also, many schools (especially in Canada) do not even have a GPA system. So there are many variables involved, therefore, GPA is not always a useful system for assessing students for dentistry school and it can be misleading.
Consequently the Admissions Committees tend to consider every application individually and on its own merits, taking into account (amongst other things) the degree of difficulty involved in the undergraduate degree, the competitiveness of the school, the course load carried by the student and other factors. |
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Will
I be able to practice dentistry in the United States/Canada
following graduation from an Irish dental school? |
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The dental degrees awarded by Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork are recognized by the dental licensing authorities in the United States and Canada. Graduates are eligible to practice in all of the European Union nations, in all British Commonwealth nations and territories and in the United States and Canada. However you should check with your national and state/provincial licensing authorities for specific details on applicable licensing procedures and/or additional training that may be required of foreign-trained dentists. Please review our page on Practicing in USA and Canada. |
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How
many entering classes are there each year and
when do classes commence? |
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There is one entering
class each year. Classes commence annually in September. |
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How
long is the dental degree course? |
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Five years of study is
required to complete the dental degree course. |
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Is
student accommodation available? |
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Yes, both University College Cork and Trinity College Dublin have excellent, modern, on-campus housing. International
students who have received letters of admission are guaranteed
university housing (provided that their housing applications are
received on time). Housing in the private sector, including housing
for married couples, may also be located with assistance from
the college's student accommodation office. |
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What
about libraries and computer facilities?
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The libraries at both universities are
extensive. The libraries provide a
range of facilities and services to support and complement lectures,
tutorials and practical work. Document supply services, database
searching, a comprehensive range of reference works and expert
advice on how to use them are all readily available. Extensive
and modern computer facilities (with access to the Internet) are
also available to students. |
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What
about health insurance? |
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Ireland has a public/private system of health care. Private health insurance is required for all international students and they should be prepared to provided evidence of that insurance upon arrival in Ireland. A popular choice for Ireland health insurance is VHI, although there are several other companies available. |
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How
much are tuition fees? |
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Tuition fees for the 2011/12 academic year are 31,000 Euros. Tuition fees are subject to annual
review. |
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How
much should I budget for living expenses?
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It has been our experience
that, on average, students will spend approximately US$ 15,000
per year on living expenses (rent, food, supplies, travel, etc.).
These expenses may be financed through financial aid. |
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Are there any exceptional costs involved with the dentistry course?
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Yes. Students will be required to purchase a set of dental instruments at the begining of the third year of the course. The approximate cost of the instruments is Euro 4,000. |
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What
kind of financial aid is available? |
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Financial
aid in the form of US and Canadian student loans are available
to cover education expenses such as tuition fees, books and supplies,
travel, etc. Currently, the Irish universities do not offer scholarships to international
students. |
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May
I obtain employment while I am studying in Ireland and do I need a visa before traveling? |
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For the answer to these questions, please view our Ireland Immigration Information page. |
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Who
can my family and friends contact if they want to receive information
on traveling to Ireland to visit me? |
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The Irish Tourist board
at 1-800-223-6470, or visit www.ireland.ie. |
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Are
there any special airfares available to students studying in Ireland? |
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Yes, the Council on International
Education Exchange (CIEE) offers special student airfares to students
who are studying overseas. CIEE has offices throughout the USA
and Canada through which travel arrangements can be made to and
from Europe, North America and the rest of the world. For details
on their office nearest you call 1-800-781-4040 or visit www.statravel.com. |
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