Program Overview

University College Cork Program Information

The University College Cork offers various programs for students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and international studies.

Study Overview

The university provides a range of study options, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• International programs
• Adult Continuing Education
• Microcredentials

Research and Innovation

The university is committed to research and innovation, with various initiatives and programs in place, including:

• Research and Innovation Overview
• About the research team
• Research Office
• Innovation
• UCC Futures
• Explore research opportunities

Discover UCC

Discover UCC provides an overview of the university, including:

• UCC in the world rankings
• History
• Leadership and Strategy
• Schools and Departments
• UCC Library
• Job Vacancies
• Visit UCC
• Cork City and Region

Business and Industry

The university offers various opportunities for businesses and industries, including:

• Access Talent
• Skills for Work
• Advance Research
• Accelerate Innovation
• Support UCC
• Become a Partner

Advancement

The Advancement office provides support for alumni and friends of the university, including:

• Support UCC
• Donor Impact
• Discover our Alumni
• Explore Benefits
• Make a Gift

School of Medicine

The School of Medicine offers various programs, including:

• BSc Paramedicine
• Graduate Studies & CPD
• International Students
• Research & Innovation
• Athena Swan
• Incoming Medical Electives
• Medical Education Unit
• Prep for Med
• Medical Graduates Association
• Internships
• Emergency Medicine & Pre Hospital Care
• Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy

BSc Paramedicine FAQ's

The BSc Paramedicine program has the following requirements and features:

• Entry requirements: Follow the link to the entry requirements: BSc Paramedicine UCC
• CAO points: Points are dictated by CAO
• Application deadline: CAO deadline is 1st May 2024
• Transfer to NAS Programme: No
• Core content/hours per week: c.39 hours per week
• Opportunities to work abroad: Currently no, but discussions are underway with an EU University
• UK applications: Welcome
• International applications: Not accepted in the first iteration of the program
• Placements: Primarily in Cork, across all years, arranged by UCC
• Paid internship: Students will be paid whilst on internship once they meet the criteria
• Driving licence requirements: Regular car licence (B licence) and a C1 licence when reaching Year 3
• Further studies required: No, graduates will be work-ready and eligible to apply for paramedic posts in Ireland
• Paramedic salary: HSE pay scales are available online
• Global recognition: The degree is recognized globally, but each jurisdiction has its own requirements
• Further educational opportunities: Master and Doctoral opportunities are available, as well as Micro Credentials and CPD
• Student Accommodation: Campus Accommodation | University College Cork (ucc.ie), additional accommodation not required during placements