HPAT Points Calculator Ireland

Thinking of applying for Medicine in Ireland? Use our free HPAT Points Calculator to instantly estimate your HPAT total and combined entry score with Leaving Certificate points. Explore more helpful tools like this in our Education & Student Calculators section.

📌 What is the HPAT Points Calculator?

This online tool helps prospective Irish medical students calculate their total HPAT score and how it adds to their Leaving Certificate points under the CAO entry system.

⚙️ How It Works

• Enter your Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 HPAT scores.

• Add your Leaving Cert points.

• Click “Calculate” to see your estimated HPAT total and combined score.

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✅ Why Use This Calculator

• Free & Instant: Get results in seconds.

• Accurate Estimate: Uses typical HPAT and LC weighting.

• Easy Planning: See if your combined score meets last year’s entry thresholds.

• Ireland-Focused: Designed for Irish HPAT and CAO applicants.

ℹ️ Additional Information

This calculator gives an indicative estimate only. Official HPAT and CAO scoring may vary annually. Always refer to the official HPAT Ireland and CAO websites for exact entry requirements.

❓ FAQs – HPAT Points Calculator Ireland

Q1. What does HPAT stand for?

HPAT stands for Health Professions Admission Test. It’s a standardised test used in Ireland to assess logical reasoning, problem solving and interpersonal understanding skills for entry into health-related degree courses, especially medicine.

Q2. Why combine HPAT and Leaving Cert points?

Admission to undergraduate medicine in Ireland is based on a combined points system. This means your HPAT score is scaled and added to your best six Leaving Certificate subjects, ensuring candidates are assessed on both academic achievement and aptitude for the medical profession.

Q3. Is this calculator free?

Yes, the HPAT Points Calculator is completely free to use. You can access it on any device without creating an account or paying fees. It’s designed simply to help you estimate your score for planning purposes.

Q4. How accurate is this calculator?

The calculator uses an example weighting formula (HPAT total divided by three plus Leaving Cert points). This gives a good estimate but may not match the official CAO/HPAT scaling used in a given year. Always refer to the official HPAT-Ireland and CAO documentation for exact calculations.

Q5. Can I use this on my phone or tablet?

Absolutely. The calculator and FAQ are fully mobile-friendly and responsive, so you can check your estimated HPAT and combined points conveniently on a phone, tablet or laptop anytime.