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UL or UCC as a NSB?

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  • 24-06-2020 12:11am
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    Registered Users Posts: 3


    Hello guys.

    I’m just wondering could anyone provide me with some wisdom! I’m a non science backgrounder and I’m trying to decide where to do grad med. My GAMSAT score means that I (should hopefully!) have a chance at getting admitted into UCD or RCSI but I’m trying to decide what college to place next.

    I’d really appreciate if someone could provide me with some info as to the general pros and cons of UL vs UCC, I have read loads about this but there isn’t much advice out there that’s specific to non science backgrounders.

    More specific questions would be;

    As a non science backgrounder, is there a tangible difference between didactic teaching vs PBL?
    Is Limerick very focused on training GP’s and is it a disadvantage for someone not planning on being a GP?
    Is the lack of access to cadavers in Limerick a big deal in terms of training?

    Is there a more welcoming social life in one college over the other?

    Thanks a million for your help and wishing you all the best if you’re applying for 2020!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭RoundPony


    UL isn’t GP focused. UL grads go into all specialties with equal measure.

    Non science is hard work no matter what course you pick so you can’t make the choice between UL and UCC about being non science. If PBL appeals to your learning style, pick UL. If not, pick UCC. But I wouldn’t pick UL if you problem based learning is something that you don’t like the sound of.

    Cadavers aren’t a big deal. Plus you don’t actually get as much time with them as you would think so not a selling point on a course being better than another. Plus if you are going to go into surgery (again as many UL grads do), you are going to be reviewing anatomy for a long time after you leave GEMS so it might be helpful to learn how to review anatomy in different ways.


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