Program Overview

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School of Medicine

The School of Medicine at University College Cork offers a 5-year programme in medicine, leading to the MB BCh BAO (Hons) qualification. This programme is available to Irish and international school-leaver students, as well as a small number of mature students.

Direct Entry Medicine Programme

The Direct Entry Medicine programme is a 5-year course that provides students with a comprehensive education in medicine. The programme features early patient contact, an integrated systems-based curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, excellent teaching, and five-star research opportunities.

Course Features

• Early Patient Contact
• Integrated Systems-Based curriculum
• State-of-the-art Facilities
• Excellent Teaching
• Five-star Research
• Excellent results in USMLE exams (US Medical Licensing Examinations)
• Electives in Europe, America, and Africa

Overview and Curriculum

The programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles of medicine and allows them to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent physicians.

Teaching and Learning

The School of Medicine at UCC is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that is informed by the latest research and developments in the field.

Student Research

Medical students at UCC engage in research from the beginning of their student years and receive structured teaching in research methodologies. All students complete a research project during their final two years, and many students present their work at national and international meetings and publish their research in peer-reviewed publications.

USMLE Exams

UCC has an excellent record in student performance in the US Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLEs) and achieves some of the country's highest scores. The medical school provides a test bank, teaching support, and test exam practice for students sitting these exams.

Electives

Medical students at UCC have the opportunity to do clinical electives in hospitals in Ireland and in renowned international institutions. The medical school also organizes an ERASMUS elective programme for third-year students in Lille, France.

Awards and Scholarships

The School of Medicine at UCC offers a range of awards and scholarships to students, including undergraduate research scholarships and prizes for academic achievement.

Research Areas

UCC is home to many of the country's major national research institutes, including the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, Bioinnovation Centre, and the Biosciences Research Institute. The School of Medicine is committed to fostering a culture of research and critical thinking in its students.

Research Institutes

• Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre
• Bioinnovation Centre
• The Biosciences Research Institute
• Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation
• Cork Cancer Research Centre

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority and is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that is informed by the latest research and developments in the field.