How do I access a doctor?
A GP is a General Practitioner or a Medical Doctor in everyday language. They are also referred to as family practitioners in some countries and they provide what is called primary medical care in Ireland. A General Practitioner (GP) provides the first point of care for patients.
In UCD the student health service has general practitioners along with practice nurses and administration support. It is a very busy service and whilst we endeavour to see any sick student the same day if possible, there can sometimes be several weeks delay for routine appointments.
There are also GP practices throughout Dublin including in the environs of UCD.
The Student Health Service is a very busy service particularly in term time and prior to the examination period. Sick and unwell students are always given priority. Students who need urgent prescriptions for medically critical conditions such as asthma or diabetes are facilitated.
Students are asked to make routine appointments well in advance for matters such as contraception, check-ups, renewal of ongoing non urgent prescriptions and vaccinations.
At busy times, the waiting list for routine appointments may be 2-3 weeks.
In the event that we do not have appointments available, we will direct students to alternative GP services in the community. Please contact us on 01 716 3134 to make an appointment.
Contact UCD Student Health Service
Student Health Service, Student Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin 4 T: +353 1 716 3134 | Location Map(opens in a new window)The Wellconnect chatbot service is an AI-powered chatbot UCD provides to help people find general information about supports available in UCD. It is intended to make it easier to access information that is already available on our website. It does not constitute specific medical advice. The information is provided in good faith for general information purposes only. It may not be accurate or up to date. By using the chatbot you accept that UCD Student Health does not make any guarantees as to the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of the results. UCD Student Health shall neither be responsible for, nor in any way bound by, information or results obtained. If you need specific medical advice, please don't hesitate to book a consultation with one of the doctors who will be very happy to help assist.