English - Health Sciences Pre-University (ICP)

Course Start Date: September & January (Full Academic Year)

How do I apply to an ICP programme?
Simply fill out our online application form on this website with your selected programme and details. A member of staff will be in touch with you.

Health Sciences - With International Commencement Programme (ICP)
We offer an intensive (one Academic Year) The International Commencement Programme in Health Sciences, the purpose of which is to prepare overseas students for entry to a Medical, Dental, Nursing or Pharmacy degree programme at a European Universities.

Who is the Course for?
• Have completed their local high school qualification (equivalent to Irish Leaving Certificate)
• Have completed high school qualification or equivalent, but do not meet the entry requirements for university admission.
• Need to improve their English language before studying at a European University.

Programme Purpose
If you are interested in studying Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing or Pharmacy but lack the entry requirements or have completed high school exams (or equivalent), this is an alternative route to entry. These programmes will deliver intensive English and subject specific knowledge, to provide a foundation in the subject specific area and a boost toward EU university entry.
In order to facilitate students and meet their needs we have developed three The International Commencement Programme options:
• ICP in Health Sciences: This is an alternative route to study Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing or Pharmacy at and progress on to an EU university.
• Pre-ICP Studies: This option is for students who have not met the IELTS 4.5 entry requirement for the ICP and need to prepare beforehand in order to do so.
• Advanced Entry to University: This is for students who have met the entry requirements for an EU university. Need to assess their university options and be provided with some assistance in the entry application.

Programmes
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Dentistry
• Psychology
• Diagnostic Radiography
• Podiatric Medicine
• Surgery & Obstetrics
• Physiotherapy
• Biomedical Science
• Mental Health Nursing
• Paramedic Studies
• Sports Science & Health
• Midwifery
• Radiation Therapy
• Nutrition & Health Sciences

Students will also gain essential skills, such as:
• Study & Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Presentation skills
• Interview skills
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Academic writing

Students studying the ICP Health Science programme will cover four main academic subjects:
• Foundation Mathematics
• Further Mathematics
• Learning & Study Skills
• Chemistry
• English Language Skills
• Cultural Studies.
• Biology
• English for Academic Purposes
• IT & Communication Skills

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