Dentistry

Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects (2 x H4 and 4 x O6/H7) in the Irish Leaving Certificate, to include a minimum of an O6/H7 in Irish (unless exempt), English, Mathematics and a third language, plus a minimum of a H4 in Chemistry and a H4 in either Physics or Biology.

• H indicates minimum grade at Higher Level Leaving Certificate
• O indicates minimum grade at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate

Eligible applicants are awarded Irish Leaving Certificate points on the basis of their best six recognised subjects, from a single Irish Leaving Certificate sitting, as follows:

Note:

• Bonus points for Mathematics: Students presenting a H6 or above in Higher Level Mathematics have 25 points added to their score for Mathematics. The six highest subject scores will be counted to achieve a cumulative points score. The bonus points for Mathematics will only be relevant in cases where the subject Higher Level Mathematics is scored as one of the applicant's six best subjects for points scoring purposes.

If you are an EU A Level applicant, you must:

1. Meet the following minimum subject requirements:

• Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [2 x A Level subjects (Grade C or above) and four passes (Grade 4/C or above at GCSE level or Grade E or above at A Level)] to include a minimum grade C in A Level Chemistry, a minimum grade C in either A Level Physics or A Level Biology, and a minimum Grade 4/C in GCSE English, Mathematics, a second language and one other subject.

AND

2. Meet the minimum Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points calculated on the basis of the following:

• The best four A Level subject results from a single sitting. If four A Levels are presented, the fourth subject (lowest grade) is scored at the lower rate (see table below).
• The best three A Level subjects results from a single sitting, plus the best AS Level result from the previous or same sitting.
• A maximum of four distinct recognised subjects will be counted. Grades in the same subject in A Level and AS Level cannot be combined.

As a guide, Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points are calculated using the following conversion table:

Note:

• Bonus points for Mathematics: Students presenting a Grade E or above in A Level Mathematics will be awarded 25 additional Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points. This will only apply to one Mathematics subject out of the following: Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Pure Mathematics and is only where that subject is used as one of the subjects for points scoring purposes. (N.B. Mathematics and Pure Mathematics cannot be combined for points purposes).

If you are an EU International Baccalaureate (IB) applicant, you must:

1. Meet the following minimum subject requirements:

• Present three subjects at Higher Level (minimum Grade 5) and three subjects at Standard Level (minimum Grade 4) to include English, Mathematics, a second language, one other subject, along with a minimum Grade 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and a minimum Grade 5 in either Higher Level Biology or Higher Level Physics.
• The minimum acceptable level of English is: English Language A (3 at Higher Level or 4 at Standard Level) or English Language B (4 at either level if presenting IB through English, or 4 at Higher Level/6 at Standard Level if not presenting IB through English).
• Alternatively, applicants must meet the English language requirements as outlined in the 'Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA/UK applicants (other than the Irish Leaving Certificate) booklet linked above.
• Both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are acceptable for entry.

AND

2. Meet the minimum Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points, the calculation of which is outlined below:

Note:

• Bonus points for Mathematics: Students presenting a Grade 4 or above in Higher Level Mathematics only will be awarded 25 additional Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent points. The subject Mathematics Studies is not acceptable for bonus points purposes.

For specific information on points conversion of European examinations other than those listed above, please consult the document below:

Applicants must present a minimum of three A Level subjects* with minimum grades of AAB, to include Chemistry, one additional laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics), plus one other from the following group: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.

All applicants must also have completed a minimum of six subjects at GCSE level, which must include a minimum Grade 4 / C in English and Mathematics.

*All A Level subject examinations must be taken within two consecutive academic years (i.e. school years 12 and 13). Any repeat examinations taken outside of these two years will not be considered.

Applicants must present a minimum score of 36 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points). The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of six subjects* (three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level), which must include Chemistry at Higher Level (with a minimum score of 5) and another laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) or Mathematics** at Higher Level.

If Mathematics is presented with Chemistry at Higher Level, another laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) must also be presented at Standard Level.

*All IB Diploma subject examinations must be taken within two consecutive academic years (i.e. school years 11 and 12). Any repeat examinations taken outside of these two years will not be considered.
**Both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are acceptable for application to RCSI.

ATAR required: minimim 95%

Applicants must present a minimum of 80% in Chemistry and in two of the following three subjects: Physics, Biology or Mathematics in Year 12.

Applicants presenting the CAPE examinations must have achieved the following scores in unit 2:

CAPE Exam scores of I, I, II (subjects must include Chemistry and two from the following group: Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Environmental Sciences).

All applicants will be expected to take the four core subjects plus three elective subjects. Applicants must present Chemistry with a minimum score of Level 5. In addition, they must achieve a minimum Level 5 score in two subjects from the following group: Biology, Physics and Mathematics. A minimum score of Level 3 must be achieved in all remaining subjects.

Applicants must also achieve a minimum score of Level 5 in HKDSE English Language or an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

Applicants must hold a bona-fide certificate of completion issued by the CBSE or CISCE.

Candidates applying with the IB Diploma or A Levels may be eligible for consideration for either the five or six-year track, depending on their final year subjects and grades (see IB Diploma and A Levels sections above).

Applicants must achieve a minimum average score of 90% or above across five subjects in Grade 12, to include minimum scores of 75% in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics. 

Choueifat International School graduates are eligible for consideration for entry to the Undergraduate Dentistry programme, depending on their combination of subjects/education systems presented at the time of application.

Five-year track (exempt from Foundation Year)

 Applicants eligible for entry to Dentistry must present three subjects (in any combination) as follows:

• Chemistry (A Level, International Baccalaureate (HL) or Advanced Placement)
• Biology or Physics (A Level, International Baccalaureate (HL) or Advanced Placement)
• A third subject from Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology (A Level, International Baccalaureate (HL) or Advanced Placement)

Applicants must present minimum grades of AAB at A Level or equivalent (International Baccalaureate HL665 or AP 554). 

Students from the Middle East and Gulf countries who have taken internationally recognised high school programmes (such as A Level or International Baccalaureate) are eligible to apply directly to RCSI for the Dentistry programme.

Students who graduate from government/public and bilingual high school programmes that are delivered throughout the Middle East cannot apply for direct entry to Dentistry at RCSI.