Irish Universities and Medical Schools Consortium (IUMC) are Renowned for Academic Excellence in Medical Sciences
A treasure trove of discoveries
IRELAND is a land steep in history with a verdant countryside and rugged coast. There is a veritable treasure trove of discoveries awaiting the adventurous students who believes there’s more to education than gaining an academic qualification.
Each year, a steady stream of young Malaysians flock to Ireland, some 11000 away, to pursue their chosen fields of study such as Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Food Business and Technology, and Finance. Mature students on the other hand, embark on post graduate research programmes.
Ireland has always maintained a strong tradition of excellence in education. Irish institutions have produced many pioneers in the sciences, such as Robert Boyle, credited with the creation of Boyle’s law and widely regarded as the Father of Modern Chemistry.
Ireland is also not short of personalities in the literary world. James Joyce wrote the definitive modern novel in Ulysses, Bram Stoker defined a genre when Dracula was published and the fertile wit of Oscar Wilde continues to inspire today’s aspiring writers.
The distinction of an Irish education extends beyond equipping the student with academic knowledge.
This is in line with the ethos of challenging students to step out of structured rote learning and to develop their thought processes.
Strong partnership between the universities and industry ensure a highly relevant course curriculum that is closely aligned to industry development. This makes Irish graduates highly sought after.
The famed Irish hospitality also a critical factor in providing an environment that is conducive for learning.
Students can explore the intricacies of traditional Irish cuisine with hearty fare such as Boxty pancakes and wild nettle soup.
There are also myriad avenues to explore the arts as Ireland has an equally strong tradition in music, dance and film. From traditional Irish acts like Chieftains and The Dubliners to rock and pop heavyweights, U2 and Westlife, to the juggernaut that is the Riverdance phenomenon, Ireland offers the discerning student the chance to absorb these influences while gaining their tertiary qualifications.
Students also have the option of broadening their horizons while participating in voluntary health promotion programmes in developing countries.
Ireland also leads the way in this respect as rock star and humanitarian Bob Geldof was one of the first international artistes to use his fame and galvanise his counterparts in the music industry to pool their resources to raise funds for famine relief in Africa with the Band Aid and Live Aid projects.
Ireland has been a very familiar education destination for Malaysians for a long time. Currently , several hundreds of Malaysians are studying in its universities.
In every university city, there is a Malaysian community they can depend on.
The Malaysian Embassy in Dublin also provides support where needed, as does the Irish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
With scenic spots, vibrant culture and genuine warm hospitality, it is no wonder that Ireland is fast becoming the destination of choice for young people from around the world looking for wholesome all-round education.
The Irish Universities and Medical Schools Consortium (IUMC) represents a consortium of Irish universities that are renowned for their academic excellence and tradition of innovation in the medical sciences, whilst encouraging a briader outlook on learning. With IUMC, you get more than an education. In short, you learn about life.
To learn more about Ireland, log on the www.iumc.com.my
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