Based on a total estimated cost of €21,000 over 6 years, Medicine at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 940.4%, with graduates earning around €70,818 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN400) was 738 (2025).
Medicine graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 100%, excellent career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Intern (Foundation Doctor)
- Senior House Officer
- Registrar
- NCHD
Common employers for Medicine graduates include HSE, Private Hospitals, Beaumont Hospital, St. Vincent's, Mater Hospital.
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 Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 35% more than the national average.
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