Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Medical and Health Sciences at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 78.4%, with graduates earning around €46,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK707) was 532 (2025).
Medical and Health Sciences graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Medical Scientist
- Research Assistant
Common employers for Medical and Health Sciences graduates include Hospitals, Pharma companies, Universities.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Medical and Health Sciences graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.
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