Study medicine at the University of Galway.
A top-2% world university on Ireland's Atlantic coast — research-led teaching, five colleges and clinical training that stretches from Galway City to the regional academies of Ireland's west.
Research-led teaching on Ireland's west coast.
The University of Galway ranks among the top 2% of universities in the world, and is recognised as a research-led university with a commitment to top-quality teaching. It consists of five colleges offering a wide variety of courses.
Students completing the School of Medicine's primary undergraduate programme are conferred with a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO). Intercalation is possible during the programme, approved by the School of Medicine on a case-by-case basis.
The 5-year programme comprises 2.5 years of pre-clinical training followed by 2.5 years of clinical training. One clinical year is spent at Regional Academies for Teaching and Research at Sligo, Letterkenny, Mayo and Ballinasloe, with the remainder held at University Hospital Galway.
As of 1 February 2026, the Ministry of Health and Singapore Medical Council added Galway to their list of approved overseas medical schools — graduates are eligible to apply for SMC registration.
A single degree, coast to city.
Medicine
- Duration
- 5 years (or 6 with Foundation Year)
- Degree
- Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery & Obstetrics
- Recognition
- Singapore Medical Council — recognised 2026
- Structure
- 2.5 yrs pre-clinical + 2.5 yrs clinical
- Optional
- Intercalation approved case-by-case
Regional Academies
- Sligo Academy
- One of four regional teaching sites
- Letterkenny
- Serving Donegal and the north-west
- Mayo Academy
- Regional teaching hospital rotation
- Ballinasloe
- Clinical training in East Galway
- Main site
- University Hospital Galway
Reasons students choose Galway.
Top 2% Worldwide
A research-led university ranked among the top 2% globally with a clear teaching commitment.
Regional Academies
One year of clinical training across four regional academies — Sligo, Letterkenny, Mayo and Ballinasloe.
West Coast Life
A creative, walkable city on Ireland's Atlantic edge — famed for its cultural quarter.
SMC Recognition
MB BCh BAO recognised by the Singapore Medical Council since 2026.
Inside Galway.
The Corrib-side campus, teaching hospitals and Galway city — captured on campus and beyond.
What studying at Galway.
Teaching style
Research-led lectures paired with early clinical exposure and problem-based learning.
Regional rotations
A dedicated year in one of four Regional Academies — Sligo, Letterkenny, Mayo or Ballinasloe.
Intercalation
Case-by-case intercalated year approved by the School of Medicine.
Main teaching hospital
University Hospital Galway — Ireland's largest west-coast tertiary hospital.
Student life
An active Singaporean community with its own Facebook group and dedicated SMSI representative.
Galway, at a glance.
Everything to get you started.
Study in Galway. Belong to SMSI.
SMSI's Galway community stretches from the Corrib to the regional academies. From your first Freshers' Week to your regional rotation year, our reps and seniors are with you.
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Your journey in Galway.
Whether you're deciding where to apply or already packing your bags — SMSI is here from the very first step.