RE: IT or University for GEM

DavieDude

Hey there,

Hope this is in the right section but It is more concerned with GEM rather than the Leaving Cert.

I have for the past few years been hoping to do GEM here in Ireland after my first degree. I am now hoping to go to Sligo IT and study Pharmaceutical Science (Its a Level 8). I know about the 2.1 rule and the GAMSAT Scores but I am at my wits end wondering if I am making a mistake by going to an IT instead of a University. I live close enough to Sligo IT so it would allow me to save up for GEM and ease the pressure for GEM (Should I try & get accepted for GEM).

So Basically my question is does an Institute of Technology Degree equal to a University Degree when applying for GEM either here or in the UK? (Considering Either would be a Level 8 Degree)
It would be absolutely wonderful if someone who studied in an IT before doing Graduate entry Medicine could contact me or respond as it would take so much pressure, worry and anxiety off me.

Thank you so much!

DeadEight

It doesn't matter where you get the Level 8 degree from, so long as you get a 2.1 or above.

kingofkong

make sure IT offers a level 8 (honors degree) after 3 or 4 years, sometimes in ITs it's 4 years for an ordinary degree followed then by a 5th year to get the honors level