Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Public Health Sciences at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 76.1%, with graduates earning around €45,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK706) was 414 (2025).
Public Health Sciences graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Public Health Officer
Common employers for Public Health Sciences graduates include HSE, Local Authorities.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Public Health Sciences graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% less than the national average.
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