Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Paramedicine at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 94.4%, with graduates earning around €47,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK708) was 496 (2025).
Paramedicine graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 96%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Paramedic
- Advanced Paramedic
Common employers for Paramedicine graduates include National Ambulance Service, HSE, Private ambulance services.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Paramedicine graduates from University College Cork start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.
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