What is HPAT-Ireland?

The admissions test selected by the Irish Medical Schools is called HPAT-Ireland (Health Professions Admission Test-Ireland).  The test measures a candidate’s logical reasoning and problem solving skills as well as non-verbal reasoning and the ability to understand the thoughts, behaviour and/or intentions of people.

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Do I take HPAT-Ulster or HPAT- Ireland?

HPAT-Ulster and HPAT-Ireland are different tests.

If you are applying to one of the following medical schools, then you need to sit HPAT-Ireland:

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Who is eligible to sit HPAT-Ireland?

HPAT-Ireland is available to any candidate who is applying to a course for which HPAT-Ireland is a pre-requisite, and who is capable of meeting the academic entry requirements set by the universities. Candidates registering to sit 2011 HPAT-Ireland must either be in their final year of school (i.e. completing the Leaving Certificate in the year they sit HPAT-Ireland) or have completed their Leaving Certificate prior to 2011. Please note that international/non-EU students may be exempt from taking HPAT-Ireland.  For detailed information about the entry requirements of the universities, candidates should contact the universities to which they intend to apply directly, or refer to their websites.

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