Medicine (Graduate Entry)

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 56,000 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Medicine (Graduate Entry)

About

Both UCC and its School of Medicine are long-established, with a distinguished history and an excellent international reputation. Medicine at UCC offers the following:

A rich tradition of teaching, research, and scholarship: our Medical degrees are internationally recognised and held in high regard

Ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide

One of Ireland’s leading research institutes

Integrated, dynamic, systems-based medical curriculum with a strong research focus and world-class teaching facilities

Crucial early patient contact and clinical teaching

Early instruction on research methodology and opportunities for research

Dedicated and experienced teaching staff

Small group learning

Excellent post-graduate training opportunities in Ireland and abroad due to an active alumni network

Superb modern facilities in purpose-built Medical School

Friendly, welcoming university

Excellent student accommodation within walking distance of Medical School

Excellent student welfare support system and personal mentoring

First-rate sporting facilities, 55 sports clubs, and over 84 student societies

There are a wide variety of opportunities available to medical graduates.

Doctors are leaders in biomedical research, in the development of understanding of bodily function, diagnostic methods and therapies. Doctors are also engaged in the study of patterns of disease, while others may work as medical device manufacturers, in pharmaceutical companies and in the management of health and safety in the workplace.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page and refer to our International Office page for more information.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

Following successful completion of the Final Medical Examination, and subsequent graduation, Medical graduates are required to complete one year of internship training in order to achieve full registration with the Irish Medical Council. While UCC School of Medicine makes every effort to support students in the search for an internship post, students apply and compete for internship posts in an open jobs market.

In Medicine, the primary degrees MB, BCh, BAO are only the start of your career, as all branches of Medicine require postgraduate training of 3-7 years after the postgraduation hospital intern year.

Many graduates choose to undertake part of their postgraduate training abroad and all Medical School academic staff are available to provide advice regarding the opportunities available.