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You must book an appointment by telephoning +353 (0)61 202534. It is not  possible to book appointments via email or by calling to the Student Health Centre Reception.

Payment is made over the phone when you are booking an appointment. You may pay by either or a debit or credit card.

Yes, you must check in even if you have already booked an appointment. If you do not check in, the medical staff will not know that you are in the .  A laptop is located in the waiting room to facilitate self check in.  All you need to do is enter your ID number.  The waiting room number is CM059.

The Student Health Centre does not do any vaccinations.  

is our doctor's GP surgery in the city and they do vaccinations there.  You will need to say that you are a UL student in order to be accepted as a patient.

No. it is not necessary to have a referral from a doctor before booking an appointment with the physiotherapist.

Yes, you can get a prescriptions at the Contraceptive Clinic.

Male students are required to provide a urine sample. This sample should be taken first thing after getting up on the morning of the appointment. Urine sample bottles are available in the Student Health Centre waiting room. Female students are required to do a swab sample.  The nurse will advise you about this.

Medical card holders may use their cards for prescription purposes at the Student Health Centre and can avail of a reduced rate of €10 for the STI clinic. For all other services the normal charges will apply. Local students with medical cards are advised to visit their own GP. Non-local students with medical cards are advised to register with a local GP. Please state when booking an appointment that you have a medical card. Medical card holders must be registered with a Limerick based GP in order to avail of Limerick Doc (the out of hours service) under the GMS scheme.  is our doctor's GP surgery in the city and accepts UL students with medical cards.

European Health Insurance card (EHIC) holders may only use their card for prescription purposes at the Student Health Centre. It does not cover the consultation fee. Students wishing to use their EHIC may register with another doctor (General Practitioner [GP]) locally where they will not have to pay a fee.   is our doctor's GP surgery in the city and accepts UL students with EHIC.

The EHIC entitles you to the necessary healthcare in the Irish public system if you become ill or injured while you are here. To obtain healthcare with the card you must register with a local GP (General Practitioner). The Student Health Centre cannot accept the EHIC to cover consultation fees.   is our doctor's GP surgery in the city and accepts UL students with EHIC.

Detailed information regarding the EHIC is available at and .

If you think you may have mumps, PLEASE REMAIN AWAY FROM CAMPUS. Students should not attend college for five days following the onset of the swelling.  For more information regarding mumps, please see our additional Health Information.

It is not possible to have a smear test done at the Student Health Centre.  Please contact your GP.

If you attend A&E without a referral letter from a doctor you will have to pay approximately â‚¬110.

There is no dental surgery on campus and we are not linked to any particular local dentist.  Below is a list of some dentists close to the University:-

• No8 Dental Clinic, University Court Medical Centre, Castletroy, Limerick Tel: +353 (0) 61 331414
• Dr Ruth Murphy, Glanleam, Dublin Road, Castletroy, Limerick Tel:  +353 (0) 61 335226
• Shields Dental Clinic, Unit 15, Castletroy Shopping Centre, Limerick Tel: +353 (0) 61 480070
• Dr Killian Iarlaith, 5B Whitethorns, Castletroy, Co. Limerick, Tel: +353 (0) 61 339723