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University College Cork

Graduate Entry Medicine

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Evidence confidence
84%

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City
Cork, Ireland
Qualification
MB, BCh, BAO / BMBS
Length
4 years
Instruction
English-medium graduate-entry pathway
Last checked
2026-06-11

Admissions Snapshot

Faculty / campus
School of Medicine
Applicant route
Prior bachelor's degree required
Selection method
GAMSAT or accepted equivalent such as MCAT where stated, plus interview/file review
Admission requirements
First honours bachelor's degree, minimum 2H1/equivalent, in any discipline, completed by July; EU applicants compete using GAMSAT (valid two years); non-EU applicants require equivalent degree, English competency and international admissions documentation; police clearance/Garda vetting and fitness-to-practise apply.
English evidence
English-medium graduate-entry pathway
Document rules
Document rules source needed

Cycle, Tuition, And Language

Admissions cycle
2026-2027
Application opens
CAO opens November 2025 for EU applicants; UCC Apply opens for non-EU applicants during the international admissions cycle
Application closes
1 February 2026 for EU/CAO; non-EU applications are through UCC Apply and may close when quota fills
Published tuition
EU: €15,800 tuition + €210 capitation = €16,010. Non-EU: €56,100 + €210 capitation = €56,310.
Clinical/local language
Local-language competence is normally required for patient contact.

2026-2027 Official Details

Tuition, requirements, and application timing are shown separately so you can review each decision point clearly. Reference-year items are labeled.

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Requirements

Confirmed 2026-2027

2026-06-11
Exact 2026–2027 Admission Requirements
First honours bachelor's degree, minimum 2H1/equivalent, in any discipline, completed by July; EU applicants compete using GAMSAT (valid two years); non-EU applicants require equivalent degree, English competency and international admissions documentation; police clearance/Garda vetting and fitness-to-practise apply.
Applicant route
Prior bachelor's degree required
Evidence check
A — exact sponsor-note verified

Timeline

Confirmed 2026-2027

2026-06-11
2026–2027 Applications Open
CAO opens November 2025 for EU applicants; UCC Apply opens for non-EU applicants during the international admissions cycle
2026–2027 Applications Close
1 February 2026 for EU/CAO; non-EU applications are through UCC Apply and may close when quota fills
2026–2027 Test / Interview / Ranking Dates
EU selection by GAMSAT only; no EU interview. Non-EU route may use GAMSAT/MCAT and interview under international selection.

U.S. Return Pathway Evidence

School-level ECFMG evidence: sponsor note Present; graduation coverage Current. This is not a guarantee of certification, residency, or licensure.

FAIMER/WDOMS school ID
F0000008
ECFMG sponsor note
Present
ECFMG graduation coverage
Current

Canada Return Pathway Evidence

School-level Canada/MCC evidence: sponsor note Present; MCC check Pass at school level. This is not a guarantee of examinations, residency, registration, or licensure.

Canada sponsor note
Present
MCC school-level check
Pass at school level
Sponsor notes checked
2026-06-11
Official Sources And Notes

Official Claims Used

  • Complete English pathwayEnglish-medium graduate-entry pathway
  • Professional qualificationMB, BCh, BAO / BMBS
  • Current-cycle statusCheck the linked official page for the active cycle.
  • Verification noteExact school/faculty record matched in WDOMS. Canada and ECFMG Sponsor Notes were present, and the ECFMG graduation-year field included Current on the audit date.

Official Sources

Sources last checked: 2026-06-11. Always confirm final admissions and fee details on the official university page.

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