A Level 8 honours bachelor’s degree (Irish NQF or equivalent) in social sciences, health sciences, medicine, or a cognate field with at least Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (2:2 or above)—though 2:1 (at least 60 % or GPA ~6.5/10) is preferred for stronger applications. A strong undergraduate academic record – Indian universities: typically ≥ 60 % marks in a relevant discipline is expected.