Course Studies

ou should ensure that you apply to a recognized English language course. At the most, the student can stay for three years for the purpose of attending courses at non degree and language level.

Ireland is not based on any curriculum or subject areas; hence the students need not underwent intensive preparation and acquire any special knowledge. However, as with any other test answering questions of a similar type under similar time constraints is helpful.

The purpose of HPAT is to assess the general skills and abilities of a student. To operate most effectively in this career graduates will need to be flexible and spontaneous. They should have good thinking skills. Finally they should have a well developed ability to understand and respond to patients’ needs and individual situations.

For the above reasons HPAT – Ireland has been developed as a test that is based on the student’s immediate response, but not on academic curriculum or study of particular subjects.

Undergraduate studies (first cycle)

Aspirants should hold a valid school leaving certificate and qualify for higher education studies in their home country to be qualified for higher education studies in Ireland. However, students require studying another language to prove their level of English. In some cases, course specific requirements also need to be met. For example, if someone is applying for mathematical studies, he/she must have studied mathematics.

Master's studies (second cycle)

If you are applying for a master's program at university in Ireland, you are required to be in possession of a relevant bachelor's or equivalent degree diploma.

Doctoral studies (third cycle)

If you are applying for Doctoral Studies in Ireland, Scholars are asked to be in possession of a relevant diploma or master's degree program.