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Podiatric Medicine

University of Galway · 4-year course
€45,500 Starting salary
141.2% 5-year ROI
2.4y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Podiatric Medicine at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 141.2%, with graduates earning around €60,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY504) was 444 (2025).

Podiatric Medicine graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 96%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Podiatric Medicine graduates include HSE, Private podiatry clinics.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Podiatric Medicine graduates from University of Galway start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% more than the national average.

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