The Institute of Education

HPAT Preparation Course

The admissions test selected by the Irish Medical Schools is called HPAT – Ireland (Health Professions Admission Test-Ireland). The test is independently administered by ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research).

The test measures a candidate’s logical reasoning and problem solving skills as well as non-verbal reasoning and the ability to understand the thoughts, behaviour and/or intentions of people.

The Institute of Education HPAT Preparation Course provides students with the relevant skills, strategies and confidence to reach their potential in the test.

Course Tutors:

The course tutors are all highly qualified and experienced experts in the area of HPAT preparation. All of the tutors have excelled in examinations designed and administered by ACER.

The tutors are supported during the course by successful HPAT candidates. The support team share with course participants the strategies they employed to maximise their score in the HPAT. They also work with smaller groups of course participants in workshops. Each workshop focuses on specific sections of the HPAT.

Course Materials:

Materials provided as part of the Course include:

• Sample Exam: This is used as a mock exam during the course. Students attending the course are permitted to keep this sample exam.

• Sample Exam questions (equivalent to five full sample exams): students are able to practice using these questions prior to their HPAT.

• Worked solutions to the HPAT Ireland Practice Test I, Test II and ALL sample questions provided to students during the course. These resources are invaluable as they demonstrate to candidates the logic of each question and allow students to identify the pitfalls and traps that exist in HPAT style questions.

• Worked examples and a guide to the logic and reasoning behind these types of tests.

• Comprehensive course notes, supporting the classroom tuition.

• In addition, students are issued with class notes which are worked through during the Course.

The Institute of Education has invested significant time and resources in developing the materials above. We have retained leading experts in the relevant fields to prepare these materials. The Institute of Education has also reviewed the materials that are available to purchase. We believe that the only additional materials that students should purchase are the HPAT Practice Exams. This material may be purchased from:

www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au/index.php

The Institute of Education does not recommend any other practice materials or resources.

Please contact our office on 01 661 3511 or email info@ioe.ie or further details.

Useful Resources:

Click here to visit the HPAT Ireland website.

Click here for an Institute Introduction to the HPAT.

Click here for some useful 'HPAT Top Tips' from course tutor Colin Irwin

Course Content:

The HPAT-Ireland Admissions Test measures a candidate’s logical reasoning and problem solving skills as well as non-verbal reasoning and the ability to understand the thoughts, behaviour and/or intentions of people.

Day One

This session deals with each of the following three sections individually:

• Logical Reasoning and Problem Solving
• Understanding People
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

Students work through sample questions in detail and are also given the opportunity to try some questions for themselves, allowing them to apply the strategies provided and develop their confidence and improve their exam skills.

Day Two

This session beginswith a brief review of the major strategies discussed in Day One. Students then then sit a full HPAT-style examination under realistic conditions, giving them invaluable exam experience. The results of this exam allow students to gauge their progress and highlight any sections that may require further work ahead of the exam. 

After the exam, students are invited to join workshops in smaller groups. These workshops are moderated by tutors that recently achieved exceptionally high marks in the HPAT. These workshops focus on specific sections of the HPAT.

The course concludes with a talk on time management, setting realistic and effective study plans and managing your workload. All these topics are intended to help students achieve their potential in both the HPAT-Ireland Admissions Test in February and in the Leaving Certificate in June.

Course Dates:

The Institute of Education HPAT Preparation Course comprises two days of classes from 10.00am - 4:30pm.

Course dates for 2013/2014 will be announced in August and enrollment will commence in September.

For further details please email info@ioe.ie or call 01 661 3511.

Fees

The fee for the HPAT Preparation course is €350.

For further details please email info@ioe.ie or call 01 661 3511.