New university medicine courses attract more than 500 applicants

MORE than 500 people have applied for the 60 places on medicine courses being opened up to degree holders for the first time.

The colleges which will provide the courses are expected to be announced by the Government this month but those interested in taking part had to apply before last Thursday.

The Central Applications Office (CAO), which normally handles applications for first year college places, is operating the selection system. A spokesperson said last night that it has received 520 applications.