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Timetable of Events

Please note:
  1. These dates may be amended.
  2. Tests and interviews form part of the entry-requirements for certain courses.
    Please consult the literature of the HEI for further information.
5th November 2024 (12:00) CAO online application facility opens.
CAO Change of Course choices facility opens
20th January 2025 (17:00) Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €30.
1st February (17:00) Normal closing date for applications.
7th February (12:00) Online facility to amend course choices becomes available (€10 Fee)
Before 15th February Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
Registration Window:
5 Nov - 2 Feb, 2025
HPAT Test - Undergraduate Entry to Medicine
Test sitting:
14 - 23 February, 2025
HPAT Test - Undergraduate Entry to Medicine
1st March (17:00) Closing date for amending course choices
Closing date for completion of mature section of application form
Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms
5th March (12:00) Late application facility opens.
15th March (17:00) Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO
Test window:
March 2025
GAMSAT Test - Graduate Entry to Medicine
Registration window:
1pm, 10 March to 1pm, 2 April, 2025
Mature Nursing registration - Information available at www.nmbi.ie
Test window:
1pm, 23 April to 1pm, 30 April, 2025
Mature Nursing Test
1st May (17:00) Closing date for late applications
6th May (12:00) Online Change of Mind facility becomes available (Free)
Before 15th May Late Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
Before End of May Statement of Application Record sent to all applicants
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
1st July (17:00) Change of Mind closes
4th July (10:00) Round A offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicants - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text
10th July (15:00) Round A acceptances closing date.
7th August (10:00) Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text
12th August (15:00) Round 0 acceptances closing date.
22nd August Current year Leaving Certificate results issued
27th August (14:00) Round 1 offers available from 14:00 online - also issued by e-mail and SMS text.
Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a `Statement of Application` e-mail.
28th August (12:00) Available Place facility opens
2nd September (15:00) Round 1 acceptances closing date.
8th September (14:00) Round 2 offers available online.
10th September (15:00) Round 2 acceptances closing date.
16th September (10:00) Round 3 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
18th September (15:00) Round 3 acceptances closing date.
23rd September (10:00) Round 4 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
25th September (15:00) Round 4 acceptances closing date.
30th September (10:00) Round 5 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
2nd October (15:00) Round 5 acceptances closing date.
TBC Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released
2nd October Offer Season Ends.
5th November 2025 CAO application facility opens for 2026 applications