Based on a total estimated cost of €102,500 over 5 years, Medicine at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 110.4%, with graduates earning around €70,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK701) was 730 (2025).
Medicine graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 96%, excellent career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Intern Doctor
- SHO
- Registrar
Common employers for Medicine graduates include HSE, Public hospitals, Private hospitals.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Medicine graduates from University College Cork start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 33% more than the national average.
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