ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2011

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Admission requirements 20

To qualify for admission to a degree course at the University you must: (i) meet the matriculation requirements (ii) satisfy course specific requirements (where applicable) (iii) where there is competition for places, have good enough examination results to be included among those to whom offers are made (see the Leaving Certificate scoring system or Advanced GCE (A-level) scoring system)

Leaving Certificate scoring system

Grade A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 Higher Level 100 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 Ordinary Level 60 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

Matriculation requirements: Irish Leaving Certificate

To be considered for admission to the University you must:
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Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade C or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers or at least grade C in the University matriculation examination

The six subjects above must include:

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A pass in English A pass in mathematics (or foundation-level mathematics) and a pass in a language other than English OR A pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language

An applicants six best results from one sitting of the Leaving Certificate will be counted for scoring purposes. Applicants may combine results from the Leaving Certificate and the Trinity College matriculation examination of the same year for scoring purposes. Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules are accepted for scoring purposes only and are awarded the following points: Distinction 70, Merit 50, Pass 30. The minimum entry levels (points) for 2010 are available at www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate

Notes: 1 A pass means grade D or above on ordinary or higher papers in the Leaving Certificate and grade D or above in the University matriculation examination. Irish at foundation-level is not acceptable for matriculation, course requirements or for scoring purposes. Mathematics at foundation-level is acceptable for matriculation purposes only. Students may combine grades achieved in different sittings of their Leaving Certificate/Matriculation examinations for the purpose of satisfying matriculation and/or course requirements, but not for the purposes of scoring. This is not permitted for Medicine see note 3 on page 28 of the prospectus. Combinations of Leaving Certificate subjects not permitted:
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Matriculation requirements: GCSE/Advanced GCE (A-level)

To be considered for admission to the University you must:
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Present six subjects at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. Two of these subjects must be at grade C or above on Advanced GCE (A-level) papers.

The six subjects above must include:

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A pass in English A pass in mathematics and a pass in a language other than English OR A pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language

Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry Biology may not be presented with botany or zoology Biology and agricultural science may both be used for scoring purposes but biology may not be presented with agricultural science as the two higher level subjects required for Dental science, Earth sciences, Medicine, Medicinal chemistry, Physiotherapy or Science Art and music may not be offered as two of the three higher Leaving Certificate grades for matriculation purposes but both may be used for scoring purposes

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Notes: 1 2 A pass means grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. Students may combine grades achieved in different sittings of their Advanced GCE (A-level) examinations for the purpose of satisfying matriculation and/or course requirements, but not for the purposes of scoring. This is not permitted for Medicine see note 3 on page 28 of the prospectus. Acceptable subjects:
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Advanced GCE (A-level) scoring system for exams taken before 200
AS (pre-200) A* A B C D E 60 50 40 30 A2 (pre-200) 150 130 105 80 -

Applied A-level, Vocational Advanced Subsidiary, Vocational A-level, National Vocational and Key Skills qualifications are not accepted for matriculation or scoring purposes GCSE/Advanced GCE (A-level) subjects set by recognised examination boards are, in principle, acceptable for consideration with the following exceptions
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An applicants score will be calculated on the basis of either of the following: 1 their best 4 GCE Advanced level (A2) subjects from one academic year OR 2 their best 3 GCE Advanced level (A2) subjects from one academic year plus one Advanced Subsidiary level (AS) in a different subject from the same or the preceding academic year only.

Physical education, General studies and Media studies are not acceptable

Applicants who require advice about subject eligibility should contact the Admissions Office

Combinations of A-level subjects not permitted:

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Art may not be presented with History of art Biology may not be presented with Botany or Zoology English literature may not be presented with English language Environmental science may not be presented with Biology or Geography Film studies may not be presented with Media studies Science may not be presented with Chemistry, Physics or Biology Not more than one specialised endorsed programme in art may be presented Art and Music may not be offered as the two Advanced GCE (A-level) grades for matriculation purposes but both may be used for scoring purposes

Students may not combine grades achieved in different sittings of their GCE Advanced level (A2) examinations for the purpose of scoring. However, examinations taken in January and June of the same year are counted as a single sitting. The minimum entry levels (points) for 2010 are available at www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate Notes: 1. For admission from 2012 onwards, applicants will be scored based on the 2010/2011 scheme above, with the exception of the pre-2010 A grade, which will be awarded 145 points. 2. Cambridge Pre-U: Principle subjects will be accepted as alternatives to A-Levels in meeting general entry requirements. The scoring scheme for Principle subject results is available at www.tcd.ie/Admissions/ undergraduate/requirements/matriculation/gcse

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Advanced GCE (A-level) scoring system for exams taken in 200 & 20
AS A* A B C D E 65 60 50 35 20 A2 150
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Other requirements
Age requirement: Applicants seeking admission in 2011 must have a date of birth before 15 January 1995. Garda vetting: Some courses require Garda vetting, see www.tcd.ie/admissions/undergraduate or the 2011 prospectus for further details. English language requirement: If English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, see www.tcd.ie/admissions/ undergraduate or the 2011 prospectus for further details. Fitness to practice (for professional courses) & Precautions against infectious diseases (for some Health sciences courses): see www.tcd.ie/admissions/ undergraduate or the 2011 prospectus for details.

135 120 100 75 40

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Course requirements 20: Two-Subject Moderatorship (TSM/TR00) Level 8 (Honors Degrees)

The two-subject moderatorship (TSM) is a joint honor programme. Students select two subjects from the list below (for permitted combinations see next page) and pursue both to honors degree level. Usually both subjects are studied for three years and one subject only is studied in the fourth and final year. An honors degree is awarded in both subjects. Note: Students are not permitted to commence two new languages. Students wishing to combine two of: Greek, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish within TSM are required to present at least one of the chosen languages at grade C3 or better on a higher level Leaving Certificate paper or equivalent. Minimum Points Range 2009** 410*-530* 455*-530* 485*-560 420-495* 470*-560* 525*-560* 470*-560 400*-560* 380-560* 355-530* 450-530* 495*-560 400-560 400-560* 405-560* 430-530* 460*-560* 430-560 550*-560* 460*-560* 560* 355-530* 430*-560* 435*-530* 420*-560*

Subject Name AH CC DR EI EC EN FS FR GG GE GK HS AR IT JS LT MT MI MU PH PS RU SC SP BT Ancient history and archaeology Classical civilisation Drama studies Early Irish Economics English literature Film studies French Geography German Greek History History of art and architecture Italian Jewish and Islamic civilisations Latin Mathematics Modern Irish Music Philosophy Psychology Russian Sociology Spanish World religions and theology

Specific Subjects Required (reference is to higher level Leaving Certificate or Advanced GCE (A-level) grades) none none see note 12 C3 in Irish see note 1 C3 in English none C1 in French none C1 in German C3 in Greek or C3 in a language excluding English none none C3 in Italian or C3 in a language excluding English none C3 in Latin or C3 in a language excluding English B3 in mathematics C3 in Irish see note 5 none none C3 in a language excluding English none C3 in a language excluding English none

Available Places in 200 23 29 24 10 43 85 30 84 45 32 8 40 40 30 10 10 25 30 10 43 17 36 59 41 24

Page in Prospectus 91 93 49 51 95 54 97 98 100 101 103 59 104 106 107 109 160 51 73 76 83 110 112 113 88

Geography may also be read as part of a moderatorship course in science TR071. See page 134 in the 2011 prospectus for specific course requirements for Science. * Not all applicants at this level were offered places. ** The minimum points required depend on which two subjects are chosen. A grid displaying the minimum points required in 2010 for all combinations of subjects is available at www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate. Note that there are different minimum entry levels for A-level applicants for some TSM combinations.

Two-Subject Moderatorship (TSM/TR00): Permitted combinations and CAO course codes

TR001 must NOT be entered on the application form. Each possible combination of two subjects has a unique three-digit code. TR followed by the three-digit code of your chosen TSM combination should be entered on the application form, e.g. French and German TR289. The absence of a code in a grid position indicates that the corresponding combination of subjects is not permitted. AH AR BT CC DR EC AH 113 102 EI EN FR 106 107 FS GE GG GK HS 353 IT JS LT MI MT MU PH PS RU SC SP 207 121 123

110 112 115 547 116 443 475 555 476

AR 113

143 173 485 133 185 185

486 263 293

478 479 635

482 483

BT 102 143 CC DR EC EI

156 136 137 310 139 166 167

140 142

146 144

149 150 151 152 153 179 181 183

173 133 485

170 172 175 548 176 174 395 202 456 545 575 515

276 306 311 366 257

725 755 785

199 198 321

209 210 211 212 213

486 156

549 576

EN 106 263 136 166 276 FR 107 293 137 167 306 FS GE GG 310 311

257 312 259 313 289 314 321

260 262 265 550 266 264 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 292 295 551 296 294 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 316 319 315 320 359 317 318

312 313

353 139

366 199 198

259 289 314 260

352 355 552 322

354 357 327

361 362 363 391 332 393

329 330 389

GK 110

140 170 395

382 385 553

HS 112 443 142 172 IT 115 475

202 456 262 292 207 209 210

352 322 382

445 554 446 444 536 505 557 556 506

448 449

451 452 453

175 545 548

265 295 316 355

385 445 553 554

539 540 541 542 543 558 559 560 561 562 569 571 573

JS 547 555

549 550 551 319 552 576 266 296

LT 116 476 146 176 575 MI MT MU PH PS 478 144 174 515 635

446 536 557

264 294 315 354 267 297

444 505 556 506 448

508 509

511 512 513 723 753

357 327

598 599 600 629 630

268 298 320 269 299 270 300

508 598

479 149 179 150

359 329 389 449 539 558 569 509 599 629 330 540 559

660 661 662 692

600 630 660 661

RU 121 SC

151 181 725 211 755 212

271 301 317 361 272 302

391 451 541 560 571 511 452 542 561 512

482 152

362 332

662 692

SP 123 483 153 183 785 213

273 303 318 363

393 453 543 562 573 513

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Course requirements 20: Level 8 (Honors Degrees)

Specific Subjects Required (reference is to higher level Leaving Certificate or Advanced GCE (A-level) grades) see note 5 none none none none see note 4 none see note 5 C3 in mathematics and C1 in German C3 in mathematics and C1 in French none C3 in mathematics and B3 in Irish none see note 1 See note 20 see note 1 C1 in French C1 in German none C3 in Greek or Latin C3 in Irish C3 in English see note 8 see note 12 See note 21 none none B3 in mathematics C3 in mathematics C3 in mathematics C3 in mathematics B3 in mathematics and B3 in physics C3 in mathematics see notes 3A and 3B see note 3A see notes 1 and 6 see note 7 Available Minimum Places in points in Page in 2009** Prospectus 200 20 38 90 17 31 34 29 10 10 10 24 5 10 25 20 25 15 15 20 15 15 40 45 16 20 15 20 30 155 80 45 40 20 109 32 40 40 420* 445 520* 450* 545 515 340 465 435 550 500 485* 515* 555 550 470 555 445 335 475* 510* 500* 340 385* 430 415 405 350 400 470 370 723 570* 520* 495* 73 59 65 76 83 44 88 75 118 118 61 118 77 78 46 69 68 68 71 43 51 54 56 49 63 34 81 160 122 117 120 164 132 177 172 192 187 

Course Code TR002 TR003 TR004 TR005 TR006 TR007 TR008 TR009 TR010 TR011 TR012 TR013 TR014 TR015 TR016 TR017 TR018 TR019 TR020 TR021 TR022 TR023 TR024 TR025 TR027 TR028 TR029 TR031 TR032 TR033 TR034 TR035 TR038 TR051 TR052 TR053 TR054

Name Music History Law Philosophy Psychology Clinical speech and language studies World religions and theology Music education Computer science, linguistics and German Computer science, linguistics and French History and political science Computer science, linguistics and Irish Philosophy and political science Philosophy, political science, economics and sociology Deaf studies Law and business Law and French Law and German Law and political science Classics Early and modern Irish English studies European studies Drama and theatre studies Irish studies Ancient and medieval history and culture Political science and geography Mathematics Engineering Computer science Management science and information systems studies Theoretical physics Engineering with management Medicine Dental science Physiotherapy Occupational therapy

Course Code TR055 TR056 TR071 TR072 TR073 TR074 TR075 TR076 TR077 TR081 TR082 TR083 TR084 TR085 TR086 TR087 TR089 TR090 TR091 TR092 TR093 TR094 TR095 TR096 TR097 TR098 TR911 TR912 TR913 TR914

Name Radiation therapy Human health and disease Science Pharmacy Human genetics Chemistry with molecular modelling Medicinal chemistry Nanoscience, physics and chemistry of advanced materials Earth sciences Business, economic and social studies Business and computing Sociology and social policy Social studies (Social work) Business studies and French Business studies and German Business studies and Russian Business studies and Polish Business studies and Spanish General nursing General nursing (mature applicants) General nursing Adelaide School of Nursing General nursing (mature applicants) Adelaide School of Nursing Psychiatric nursing Psychiatric nursing (mature applicants) Intellectual disability nursing Intellectual disability nursing (mature applicants) Childrens and general integrated nursing Childrens and general integrated nursing (mature applicants) Midwifery Midwifery (mature applicants)

Specific Subjects Required (reference is to higher level Leaving Certificate or Advanced GCE (A-level) grades) see note 14 see note 18 see notes 1 and 2 see notes 1 and 9 see notes 1 and 10 see note 11 see notes 1 and 2 see note 13 see notes 1 and 2 see note 1 see note 19 none none C1 in French and see note 1 C1 in German and see note 1 C3 in a language excluding English and see note 1 C3 in a language excluding English and see note 1 C1 in Spanish and see note 1 See note 15 See note 17 See notes 15 and 16 See notes 16 and 17 See note 15 See note 17 See note 15 See note 17 See note 15 See note 17 See note 15 See note 17

Available Minimum Places in points in Page in 2009** Prospectus 200 30 33 340 75 15 5 28 10 12 236 30 28 45 15 15 7 5 10 92 14 29 4 20 25 17 13 15 5 30 10 515* 515* 440* 545* 500 430 460 445 470 475* 365 435* 450* 480 420 410 385 445* 395 159* 385 168 385* 144 360* 144* 475* 171* 410 167* 193 175 134 189 158 156 161 163 157 35 41 87 85 39 39 39 39 39 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 181 181

Courses are funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013.
These courses are funded by the Irish government under the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and aided by the European Social Fund (ESF) under the Human Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007-2013. * Not all applicants at this level were offered places. ** Note that there are different minimum entry levels for A-level applicants for some courses, see the minimum entry points document at www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate.

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1 A mathematics requirement of grade C on the ordinary or grade D on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B at GCSE level. Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, mathematics, geology, geography, applied mathematics, agricultural science. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Agricultural science may not be presented with biology. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.

applicants will be called for interview (and in the case of TR009 applicants, further tests) in late April/early May when the final selections will be made. 6 Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, mathematics, agricultural science. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Agricultural science may not be presented with biology. One higher level grade C from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science. Students entering this programme will study two languages from French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish are available from beginner level. No student may study more than one language as a beginner. Students accepted onto this programme, subject to the above regulations, will normally have at least a higher level grade C in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent, in two of French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Polish, Russian, Spanish (C1 in the case of French and German, and C2 in the case of Spanish if nonbeginner). Students who have only one language (other than English or Irish) may also be admitted, subject to the above regulations, if they achieve a higher level grade B in the language in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent. A higher level grade C in chemistry and a higher level grade C in one of physics, biology, mathematics, geology, geography, applied mathematics and agricultural science.

3A At least a higher level grade B and a higher level grade C in two of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Agricultural science may not be presented with biology. If you do not have some qualification in physics, you must present mathematics at grade C on the ordinary Leaving Certificate paper, grade D on the higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade B at GCSE level. 3B This is a restricted entry course, therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 480 points and meet the matriculation and specific course requirements in the same sitting* of the Leaving Certificate examination. In addition, all applicants will be required to sit the admissions test (HPAT Ireland) which will take place on 26 February 2011. Applicants must register for the test at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au by 20 January 2011. Test results are valid for two years. Further details on the selection criteria are available at www.tcd.ie/courses or from the Admissions Office: +353 1 896 4444. Applicants should note that application for Medicine must be made online at www.cao.ie. * A-level applicants must satisfy matriculation and specific course requirements within three consecutive years, e.g. GCSE (2009), AS (2010), A-levels (2011). 4 A mathematics requirement of grade D on the ordinary or higher Leaving Certificate paper or grade C at GCSE level. A grade C at higher level in one of English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish and a grade C at higher level in one of mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, agricultural science. If you are presenting Advanced GCE (A-levels), a grade C at A-level is required in one of English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish and a grade B at GCSE level in one of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics or a grade C at A-level in one of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and a grade B at GCSE level in one of English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish. This is a restricted entry course, therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. You will be called for an entrance test on 19 March 2011 (provisional date). This will include a simple harmony paper, an ear test, a paper on general musical knowledge and background and an essay paper. Some

10 Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: biology, chemistry, physics, physics/chemistry, mathematics and applied mathematics. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics. Mathematics may not be presented with applied mathematics. 11 A higher level grade C in mathematics and a higher level grade C in one of physics, chemistry, physics/chemistry or biology. 12 This is a restricted entry course; therefore, applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. If you indicate Drama studies or Drama and theatre studies as a choice of subject, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete in March. On the basis of the completed questionnaire some applicants will be called to attend a workshop and interview (during April/May) before final selections are made. 13 Two higher level grade Cs from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry, applied mathematics, mathematics. Leaving certificate applicants must present mathematics at ordinary level grade A2 or at higher level grade C3, while A-level applicants must present mathematics at Grade A at GCSE level or Grade C at A-level. Physics/chemistry may not be presented with chemistry or physics. Mathematics may not be presented with applied mathematics.

14 One higher level grade C from the following subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry. 15 A grade D on the ordinary or higher paper in mathematics and in one of biology, physics, chemistry, physics/chemistry or agricultural science. 16 This is a restricted entry course, therefore; applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. The Adelaide Hospital Society, which is a voluntary charitable organisation, nominates suitable applicants each year to the Adelaide School of Nursing. In selecting applicants, the Society has regard to its particular obligation to applicants from the Protestant community and also to members of inter-church families. Applicants will be sent an additional application form, to be returned to the Adelaide Hospital Society. On the basis of information provided, applicants may be called to interview before final selections are made.

17 This is a restricted entry course, therefore, applications must be received by the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. Mature applicants to Midwifery or Nursing are NOT required to submit a mature-student supplementary application form to Trinity College. If you indicate Midwifery or Nursing as a mature student, the Nursing Career Centre will invite you to a written assessment. 18 A higher level grade C in biology and a higher level grade C in one of physics, chemistry, physics/chemistry or agricultural science. 19 A higher level grade C3 or an ordinary level grade A2 in mathematics. 20 A higher level grade C in English and grade D at ordinary or higher level in a language other than English. 21 Applicants who wish to choose Strand A (see p. 63 in the prospectus) must attain at least grade HC3 in Leaving Certificate Irish or grade C in A-level Irish. There are no specific course requirements for Strand B.

Course requirements 20: Ordinary degree and diploma courses

Course Code TR801 TR802 TR803 Notes A Applicants are required to present six subjects, including English, mathematics and one of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/ chemistry or agricultural science. Of the six subjects presented, two must be of a standard of at least grade C3 on ordinary Leaving Certificate papers. The remaining four subjects must be presented to a standard of at least grade D3 on ordinary Leaving Certificate papers. B Applicants are required to present six subjects, including English, mathematics and one of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/ chemistry or agricultural science. Of the six subjects presented, two must be of a standard of at least grade C3 on higher Leaving Certificate papers. The remaining four subjects must be presented to a standard of at least grade D3 on ordinary Leaving Certificate papers. C Applications may also be considered from mature applicants who do not satisfy the academic entry requirements but can demonstrate appropriate experience relevant to the course. Applications for restricted entry courses must be submitted to the CAO by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. Available Places in 200 25 8 6 Minimum points in 2009 365* 455 355 Page in Prospectus 170 169 174

Name Dental nursing (diploma) Dental hygiene (diploma) Dental technology (ordinary degree)

Specific subjects required See notes A and C See note B and C + Restricted entry See notes A and C + Restricted entry

Important dates for applicants

1 December 2010 20 January 2011 20 January 2011 1 February 2011 TCD Open Day. Closing date for registration for the HPAT-Ireland test for entry to Medicine. Final date for CAO online discounted application fee. Normal closing date for CAO. Applications to restricted entry courses and applications from mature students must be made to the CAO by this date. Closing date for submission of mature-students supplementary application forms to the Admissions Office, Trinity College, Dublin 2 (for all full-time courses except Nursing or Midwifery). Applications from non-EU students wishing to pursue a full degree other than Medicine or Dental science should be submitted to the International Office, East Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland. Applications from non-EU students wishing to apply for Medicine or Dental science should be submitted to the Admissions Office, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland. 26 February 2011 1 March 2011 Date of HPAT-Ireland test for entry to Medicine. Closing date for applications to sit the University matriculation examination. Applications from EU and non-EU students wishing to study as a visiting student for up to one academic year should be submitted to the International Office. 19 March 2011 1 May 2011 Provisional date for Music and Music education entrance examination. Late closing date for CAO. Late applications to restricted entry courses will not be considered. Late applications from mature students will not be considered. 31 May 2011 1 July 2011 Closing date for receipt of applications for the Reid Entrance Exhibition. Closing date for submission of a Change of Mind to CAO.

See www.tcd.ie/calendar/term-dates for Term Dates 2011-2012

Full details of all courses are available from the College website: www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate Alternatively you can obtain a copy of the publication Undergraduate Courses 2011 free of charge from The Admissions Office Regent House Trinity College Telephone: +353 1 896 4444 Fax: +353 1 872 2853 Email: admissions@tcd.ie The Board of Trinity College is not bound by errors in or omissions from this publication