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Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students entering 6th Year or (Year 13 A-Level) in September 2025.

PLEASE READ OUR SUMMER SCHOOL GROUND RULES BEFORE BOOKING ANY COURSES

Medicine Summer School

Friday June 6th, 9.00am-4.00pm

Have you always wanted to become a doctor? Maybe you are more interested in medical research? Or you could have questions about what a career in Medicine looks like? Or would you like to be a Radiographer, responsible for producing high-quality images to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Our Summer School will aim to give you a taste of the courses that we offer here in UCD and to hopefully answer any questions you might have about your area of interest.

What happens on the day?

During the UCD Medicine Summer School, you will attend sample lectures from leading experts connected with our Medicine, Radiography and Biomedical Health and Life Sciences (BHLS) degree courses, participate in interactive workshops, take a campus tour while also receiving information on the wide ranging career opportunities available to graduates.

Who can register?

The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2025.

What does it cost?

The UCD Medicine Summer School costs €35 and includes a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee. A reduced rate of €15 is available for applicants whose families are in receipt of job-seekers or disability payments. If you wish to avail of this discount rate please email summerschool@ucd.ie for a discount code before booking your course.

Enquiries?

Enquiries in relation to the UCD Medicine Summer School can be made to Jean.Ryan@ucd.ie

Where will the UCD Medicine Summer School take place?

The UCD Medicine Summer School will take place in the UCD Health Sciences Centre. The building is number 30 on the  UCD Map

See sample schedule below. (schedule will be updated closer to the event) 

Time Activity Speaker
9.00 Registration
9.20 Welcome Address Prof Keane
9.30 Medicine Programme Overview Prof Suzanne Donnelly
10.00 Specialty Focus – GP Dr Crea Carberry
Lecturer / Assistant Professor in General Practice
10.30 BHLS Programme Overview Prof Bill Watson
11.00 Break
11.45 Radiography Programme Overview & Quiz Andrea Craddock
12.20 Chief State Pathologist Dr. Linda Mulligan
13.00 Lunch
14.00 3D printed medical models Prof James Jones
14.30 Specialty Focus – Consultant Paediatrician Dr Sinead Murphy
15.00 Current student Presentation Aghogho Okpara
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