5 or 6 yrs in ireland? charles in prague? why not just study for mcat again?

[ssa915]

im looking to apply to ireland schools, and there website was a little confusing to me...I have already graduated from undergrad and got my BA in biology. I have also already taken my MCAT. So does this mean, for UCD for example, that I still have to do the 6 years? why isnt it 4? what about Charles in prague? is that also 5/6 years? can i be exempt and only do 4 years?

if we have to do 5 or 6 years, then why would any1 wanna do this? why not just spend that 1-2 years studying for the mcat, and doing a masters??

And does charles has a semester where i can start in jan?

this ireland and prague application process is new to me, so please bear with me...any help will be appreciated....thanks

[Chemist_11]

The way in which EU schools operate is in the 5/6 year undergrad system, where you don't need a previous degree for entry. e.g,. a highschool student from england applies for a 5/6 year programme. there are a few 4 year courses in poland, but charles, to my knowledge doesn't offer a 4 year accelerated programme. in the 4 year programme cases, these may not be approved, schools may say that their programme is approved, but that will be the 6 year programme tought in the home language. check individual schools out, phone them and check directly.

long storey short, a 4 year degree from EU is probably the same as a carib one, depending on where you want to practice.


good luck.

[TheDervish]

What's the student body like in the Irish schools? Are foreign students integrated with Irish students? Are 90-100% of the foreign student body hardcore slackers, or is there a sizable population of serious students?

[Miklos]

I think that a far better source of information on Irish medical schools is the UK & Ireland forum at SDN.

[Mr Cool]

Originally Posted by ssa915

im looking to apply to ireland schools, and there website was a little confusing to me...I have already graduated from undergrad and got my BA in biology. I have also already taken my MCAT. So does this mean, for UCD for example, that I still have to do the 6 years? why isnt it 4? what about Charles in prague? is that also 5/6 years? can i be exempt and only do 4 years?

Different education system.

Originally Posted by ssa915

if we have to do 5 or 6 years, then why would any1 wanna do this? why not just spend that 1-2 years studying for the mcat, and doing a masters??

Some people would rather get started. Some dont like idea of carib. there are a few young American school leavers here and some older guys too. I was quite surprsied a few came to teh 2nd faculty. Maybe it will get cali approval in a few years. BIG MAYBE. Low cost over here as well. Oh, and some people who have had time out of high school (Older Matures)- prefer a steady solid 6 year course.

Originally Posted by ssa915

And does charles has a semester where i can start in jan?

Nope. Next year in sep is matriculation.

Loads of 1st faculty guys here so they can help you. I dony know all teh details for 1st faculty sorry. Laters