CK708 · Level 8 · 4 years

Paramedicine

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

499

Up 12 points since 2024 (487).

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About this course

This degree trains you to work as a paramedic in pre-hospital emergency care. It combines college-based study with a lot of time on ambulances and in hospitals.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes paramedic practice, anatomy, human structure, paramedico-legal studies and professional development, and covers the national Emergency Medical Technician qualification. Years 2 to 4 build up your clinical knowledge and research skills. Theory is taught through lectures, workshops and clinical skills training.
Placement and abroad
You do ambulance and hospital placements throughout, a paid clinical internship in Year 3, and in Year 4 you work as an active member of an ambulance crew. You must get a C1 driving licence by semester 2 of Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as paramedics in pre-hospital care, or continue to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who stay calm under pressure, enjoy practical hands-on work and want to help people in emergencies.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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Points history

2023202448720254962026499

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026499Published after the final round
2025 496462518
2024 487487523
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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