€45,980 Starting salary

1308.9% 5-year ROI

0.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €16,500 over 5 years, Medicine at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland has a 5-year ROI of 1308.9%, with graduates earning around €78,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (RC001) was 733 (2025).

Medicine graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland report a graduate employment rate of around 100%, excellent career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Intern (NCHD)
SHO
Registrar
Specialist

Common employers for Medicine graduates include HSE, Beaumont Hospital, RCSI Hospitals Group, Private Hospitals, International Health Services.

One of the best investments in Irish education. Fast payback and excellent returns.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Medicine graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 48% more than the national average.

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