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1 Subject options & careers 5 th year – Senior cycle Matriculation subjects and course requirements

2 What to choose All subjects are equally valid (points) All subjects are equally valid (points) Some subjects are mandatory Some subjects are mandatory Some subjects are college required (Matriculation) Some subjects are college required (Matriculation) Some subjects are course requirements Some subjects are course requirements Some subjects are relevant Some subjects are relevant Some subjects are easy / interesting / suited Some subjects are easy / interesting / suited

3 Subjects within SPS Irish (Spanish) Irish (Spanish) English English Maths Maths French French Chemistry / Business /Art Chemistry / Business /Art Biology / Music / Economics Biology / Music / Economics Physics / History / Biology Physics / History / Biology Geography / Classics / Design & Communication Graphics Geography / Classics / Design & Communication Graphics Additional subjects Applied mathematics Home economics German

4 How Many? Maximum is 9 subjects Maximum is 9 subjects Minimum is 6 subjects Minimum is 6 subjects Recommended is 7 / 8 Recommended is 7 / 8

5 Matriculation All NUIs (UCC, UCD, Maynooth, Galway, RCSI, NCAD) require a third language for entry All NUIs (UCC, UCD, Maynooth, Galway, RCSI, NCAD) require a third language for entry Except for agriculture, engineering at UCD or engineering at Maynooth NCAD will accept Art instead of a third language

6 Maths IS ESSENTIAL FOR; IS ESSENTIAL FOR; Entry for almost all colleges Entry for almost all colleges Science, engineering, business, medicine, paramedical, nursing and psychology and for all courses in the Institute of Technology Foundation level is accepted as general entry in many universities, but no points are awarded and it will not suffice for meeting course requirement.

7 English Is essential for; Is essential for; Entry to almost all colleges. Higher English is required for journalism (HB in DCU, HC in DIT), communications and media arts in DIT and Maynooth

8 Irish Is essential for; Is essential for; All NUI colleges – exemptions must be stated on CAO and colleges will then contact the student directly Primary teaching (HC), Degrees through Irish,

9 Third language Essential for Essential for Entry to all NUI colleges and courses that require language as part of course. IN TCD, UL, and DCU, it is essential to have a language (Irish will suffice) other than English. NCAD (art instead of third language), Nursing (any other subject instead)

10 Science subjects Medicine x 2 (can include higher maths instead of physics) Medicine x 2 (can include higher maths instead of physics) Nursing / midwifery / OT / radiography x 1 Nursing / midwifery / OT / radiography x 1 Science x 2 TCD (can include higher / app maths / geography) Science x 2 TCD (can include higher / app maths / geography) Science x 1 UCD Science x 1 UCD Dentistry x 2 (can include higher maths instead of physics) Dentistry x 2 (can include higher maths instead of physics) Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy x 2 (can include higher maths) Physiotherapy x 2 (can include higher maths) Veterinary courses x Chemistry + other matric. Veterinary courses x Chemistry + other matric. Engineering ( UCD ) need chemistry / physics Engineering ( UCD ) need chemistry / physics Dietetics (DIT) need chemistry Dietetics (DIT) need chemistry Usually implies HC3 Biology, physics, chemistry

11 In summary! Choose subjects you will need for your chosen university route Choose subjects you will need for your chosen university route Choose subjects you are interested in and are willing to work at Choose subjects you are interested in and are willing to work at Choose subjects that will gain you sufficient points or the basic grades required. Choose subjects that will gain you sufficient points or the basic grades required.

12 Making up your career mind! What subjects do I enjoy What subjects do I enjoy What subjects am I good at What subjects am I good at Aptitude tests / interest inventories Aptitude tests / interest inventories Work experience Work experience Ruling out!! Ruling out!! Research Research Work experience – especially for UCAS applicants Work experience – especially for UCAS applicants

13 How to narrow down YES MAYBE NO Dietetics Psychology Social work Business Engineering Science Medicine Nursing

14 CAO process Begin research now Begin research now Convert points from all exams Convert points from all exams Goals – short and long term Goals – short and long term Art applicants need to work on portfolio – restricted courses # Art applicants need to work on portfolio – restricted courses # Hpat students advised to take Hpat in 5 th year and 6 th year Hpat students advised to take Hpat in 5 th year and 6 th year

15 UCAS University and College Application System University and College Application System First deadline is 15 th October (6 th year)– for Oxbridge and medicine, dentistry and veterinary First deadline is 15 th October (6 th year)– for Oxbridge and medicine, dentistry and veterinary Work experience is crucial for these courses Work experience is crucial for these courses 15 th January is deadline for all other courses Recommend to apply early, from September 1st!! Predicted grades so work from now!

16 Aptitude assessments for UK BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) For entry to medicine and veterinary schools. BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) For entry to medicine and veterinary schools. English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) For entry to English courses at the University of Oxford. English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) For entry to English courses at the University of Oxford. Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) For entry into medicine. Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) For entry into medicine. History Aptitude Test (HAT) For entry to modern history and a joint honours degrees involving modern history at the University of Oxford. History Aptitude Test (HAT) For entry to modern history and a joint honours degrees involving modern history at the University of Oxford. Health Professions Admissions Test (HPAT) For entry to certain medical courses at the University of Ulster. Health Professions Admissions Test (HPAT) For entry to certain medical courses at the University of Ulster. The National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) For entry to law. The National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) For entry to law. Modern and Medieval Languages Test (MML) For entry to modern and medieval languages at the University of Cambridge. Modern and Medieval Languages Test (MML) For entry to modern and medieval languages at the University of Cambridge. Sixth Term Examination Papers (STEP) For entry to mathematics at the University of Cambridge. Sixth Term Examination Papers (STEP) For entry to mathematics at the University of Cambridge. Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA Cambridgeor) For entry to computer science, natural sciences, engineering and economics at the University of Cambridge. Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA Cambridgeor) For entry to computer science, natural sciences, engineering and economics at the University of Cambridge. Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA Oxford) Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA Oxford) formerly known as the PPE Admissions Test For entry to the philosophy, politics and economics, and the economics and management courses at the University of Oxford. formerly known as the PPE Admissions Test For entry to the philosophy, politics and economics, and the economics and management courses at the University of Oxford. UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) For entry to medical and dental schools

17 2009 Points change 2008 Science: 440 (TCD), 385 (UCD), 360 (DCU) Science: 440 (TCD), 385 (UCD), 360 (DCU) Business: 475 (TCD), 450 (UCD), 425 (DCU), 410 (DIT) Business: 475 (TCD), 450 (UCD), 425 (DCU), 410 (DIT) Engineering: 410 – 365 Engineering: 410 – 365 Arts: 440 – 555 Arts: 440 – 555 Architecture: 505 UCD Architecture: 505 UCD Science: 415 (TCD), 390 (UCD), 360 (DCU) Business: 470 (TCD), 450 (UCD), 425 (DCU), 410 (DIT) Engineering: 445 – 380 Arts: 430 – 555 Architecture 525

18 Points Honours Honours A1100 A290 B1 85 B280 B375 C170 C265 C360 D155 D250 D345 Ordinary A160 A250 B1 45 B240 B335 C130 C225 C320 D115 D210 D35

19 Points = grades 555 = 2 x A1, 3 x A2, 1 x B1 500 = 4 x B1, 2 x B2 475 = 2 x B1, 2 x B2, 1 x B3, 1 x C1 440 = 4 x C1, 2 x B2 400 = 3 x C1, 2 x C2, 1 x C3 350 = 2 x C1, 2 x C3, 1 x ord B2, 1 x ord A2, 300 = 1 x ord A2, 2 x ord B2, 1 x ord C1, 2 x C2,

20 HPAT health professional aptitude test www. hpat-ireland.acer.edu.ie Can be taken more than once and best score can be used Can be taken more than once and best score can be used 3 sections; 3 sections; Section 1 tests your logical reasoning and problem solving skills. This section is designed to test how fast you can interpret information and your ability to think in various ways. Section 2 tests your ability to understand people. You will be given various passages or scenarios describing people and interactions, this section is about empathy Section 3 tests your non-verbal reasoning. This involves finding patterns and trends in a sequence or block of pictures. It tests your ability to think non-verbally

21 Sample question section 1 Botanists studied a rainforest in Nicaragua that had been ravaged by Hurricane Joan in 1988. They found that in the following ten years the number of tree species had increased by at least 200%, and up to 300%, in eight storm-affected plots. Other plots not affected by the hurricane showed little if any such increase. Botanists studied a rainforest in Nicaragua that had been ravaged by Hurricane Joan in 1988. They found that in the following ten years the number of tree species had increased by at least 200%, and up to 300%, in eight storm-affected plots. Other plots not affected by the hurricane showed little if any such increase. 1. From this information, it can be concluded that 1. From this information, it can be concluded that A hurricanes play an important role in ensuring the long-term survival of tropical rainforests. B when the dominant trees in an area of tropical rainforest are destroyed, other species are given a chance to flourish. C the overall life of a tropical rainforest is increased if arge areas are occasionally levelled to the ground. D the productivity of a tropical rainforest will be maximised if large areas are occasionally levelled to the ground. A hurricanes play an important role in ensuring the long-term survival of tropical rainforests. B when the dominant trees in an area of tropical rainforest are destroyed, other species are given a chance to flourish. C the overall life of a tropical rainforest is increased if arge areas are occasionally levelled to the ground. D the productivity of a tropical rainforest will be maximised if large areas are occasionally levelled to the ground.

22 Sample question section 2 In the following passage, an adolescent boy talks about living with a physical disability. As I have been physically disabled all my life, I have managed to cope with the purely practical problems arising with a minimum of fuss. I felt no loss, because I had no feelings of normality to compare with. One of my physical problems is that I am short, about 127 centimetres tall. I was constantly mistaken by strangers for a little kid. Its a real pain for a 16-year- old boy to be handed a kids menu every time he enters a restaurant. It is even worse when mere coherent speech is greeted with awe. In the following passage, an adolescent boy talks about living with a physical disability. As I have been physically disabled all my life, I have managed to cope with the purely practical problems arising with a minimum of fuss. I felt no loss, because I had no feelings of normality to compare with. One of my physical problems is that I am short, about 127 centimetres tall. I was constantly mistaken by strangers for a little kid. Its a real pain for a 16-year- old boy to be handed a kids menu every time he enters a restaurant. It is even worse when mere coherent speech is greeted with awe. 3. For the writer, the main problem with his disability is 3. For the writer, the main problem with his disability is A the embarrassment of being so short. B never knowing what it is to be normal. C dealing with other peoples preconceptions. D coping with the practical problems caused by his condition. A the embarrassment of being so short. B never knowing what it is to be normal. C dealing with other peoples preconceptions. D coping with the practical problems caused by his condition.

23 Section 3 sample questions Arrange the five pictures so that they form a logical sequence. Then select the middle picture of the sequence and mark the corresponding letter (A, B, C, D or E) on the answer sheet. Arrange the five pictures so that they form a logical sequence. Then select the middle picture of the sequence and mark the corresponding letter (A, B, C, D or E) on the answer sheet.

24 Hpat Facts Maximum score in Hpat is 300, this year score ranged from 71 – 230 Maximum score in Hpat is 300, this year score ranged from 71 – 230 Maximum acceptable score in LC is 480 Maximum acceptable score in LC is 480 There are 480 places on offer from 5 medical schools, student must score above the 80 th %ile to be in top 500. There are 480 places on offer from 5 medical schools, student must score above the 80 th %ile to be in top 500. One student who scored in the 84%ile (top 16%) did not receive a place One student who scored in the 84%ile (top 16%) did not receive a place Test takes 2 hours 30 minutes Test takes 2 hours 30 minutes

25 Breakdown A student adds the 1 st 550 points from their leaving certificate points A student adds the 1 st 550 points from their leaving certificate points For every 5 points over this they add 1 point, e.g. if they score 570 points, they get 550 + 4 For every 5 points over this they add 1 point, e.g. if they score 570 points, they get 550 + 4 They add this is the Hpat score, e.g. 225 +550 + 4 = 779. They add this is the Hpat score, e.g. 225 +550 + 4 = 779. Increase in male places from previous years. Increase in male places from previous years.

26 How to improve chances Practice, practice, practice – question type and timing. Practice, practice, practice – question type and timing. repeat test in 5 th and 6 th year repeat test in 5 th and 6 th year Preparation courses – although Hpat and ACER do not endorse these courses in institute of education Preparation courses – although Hpat and ACER do not endorse these courses in institute of education Also available in DCU over Christmas holidays 28 / 29 and 30 / 31 December (run by medentry) Also available in DCU over Christmas holidays 28 / 29 and 30 / 31 December (run by medentry) Key skills for career; be flexible be flexible have good thinking skills (critical and analytical) have good thinking skills (critical and analytical) be able to respond quickly to new situations and problems be able to respond quickly to new situations and problems have a well developed ability to understand and respond to patients' needs and individual situations have a well developed ability to understand and respond to patients' needs and individual situations Encourage wide and critical reading Encourage wide and critical reading Register for test between 10 th november and 20 th Januatry Register for test between 10 th november and 20 th Januatry Test takes place on the 27 th Feburary Test takes place on the 27 th Feburary

27 Alternative routes Medicine / Physiotherapy – Science 325 – 425 points, then post graduate programme Medicine / Physiotherapy – Science 325 – 425 points, then post graduate programme Law – variety of degrees for Blackhall place. For kings Inn law is ideal – or 2 years diploma req. (arts, private colleges) Law – variety of degrees for Blackhall place. For kings Inn law is ideal – or 2 years diploma req. (arts, private colleges) Business / marketing – entry at level 6 /7 (330) in DIT and progress through to level 8 (410*) Business / marketing – entry at level 6 /7 (330) in DIT and progress through to level 8 (410*) FETAC route – many linked programmes, nursing, art, business, social science, science FETAC route – many linked programmes, nursing, art, business, social science, science

28 Ideal scenario! In August 2011 (!!!) students should have many options – including In August 2011 (!!!) students should have many options – including Level 8 honours degree Level 8 honours degree Level 6 / 6 ordinary degree Level 6 / 6 ordinary degree Fetac (back up) course Fetac (back up) course UK offer UK offer

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