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Transition Year Applications 2027

What is it?

The School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin,  St. James’s Hospital and Tallaght University Hospital will host programmes for Transition Year (TY) students, consisting of either a 3-day programme at Tallaght University Hospital or a 4-day programme at St. James’s Hospital.  It aims to give TY students an opportunity to understand what it is like to have a career in the medical profession and to gain an insight into college life when studying medicine as an undergraduate. Students will get to meet and hear from professionals working in a variety of medical specialities including cardiology, surgery, radiology, intensive care and clinical research.  

When is it on?

8 – 10 February in Tallaght University Hospital

8 – 11 February in St. James’s Hospital

How will it be delivered?

The 2027 TY programme will be in person, with a variety of sessions to allow participants to immerse themselves in the clinical world with problem-based learning seminars, clinical skills tutorials and simulation sessions.

The in-person sessions will be hosted at either of these locations:

  • Trinity College Dublin Campus, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 
  • Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8.
  • Trinity Centre for Health Sciences,  Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin 24.

What if I am not sure what career I want in the future?

That is ok! If you are interested in a career in medicine or in a healthcare field, this TY programme will allow you to experience things that may help you to decide what is (or isn’t!) for you in your future career path. 

Is there an application process?

The application process is now open

To apply, a student will need to:

  1. Complete the online application form the which includes a short statement on why you want to participate.
  2. Provide a Parental Consent Form to participate in the TY programme. This form is available Parental Consent for TY Programme
  3. Provide a consent letter from your school (Principal or TY coordinator) to give permission to attend should you be offered a place.
  4. Provide proof of your secondary school’s insurance indemnity. The insurance policy should state that the employer is indemnified, and not just provide public liability insurance.
  5. All of the above documentation will be uploaded through the online form available from 9 October 2026.

How long will applications be open for?

Application will be open for 4 weeks from 9 October to 6 November 2026. 

Is there a fee charged?

No. The TY Programme is free of charge. You will need to make your own way to and from in-person sessions.

What if my school or TY coordinator requires more information?

We have an Information-Leaflet-for-Schools-(TY-Programme)-26-27.  Should any further information be required they can email:  TYprogramme.medicine@tcd.ie

When will I find out if I have secured a place on the TY Programme?

We will confirm your place on the programme by Monday 30 November. Unfortunately, we may not always be able to accommodate everyone onto the TY programme due to space limitations. Students who do not secure a place in the first round will be placed on a waiting list. Should a student who has been offered a place withdraw from the programme, then their place will be offered to those on the waiting list.

If I am offered a place, what happens next?

We will follow up with information in early 2027.