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CAO Course Detail

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UCC (NUI)

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Course Code:
CK701
Title:
Medicine
College:
UCC (NUI)
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
5 Years

 

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From 2009, students must achieve a minimum of 480 points, and meet the minimum subject requirements for medicine in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate, and complete a required admissions test. This is now a restricted course therefore you must apply to CAO by the 1st of Feb.

Years 1, 2, 3 emphasis is on the science subjects. The last three years students concentrate on clinical medicine and Para - clinical subjects such as pathology, pharmacology, general practice and public health medicine. In these years students spend most of their time in the affiliated hospitals.

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Graduates qualify to pursue careers in general medical practice or post graduate specialist areas. 

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CK701 - Medicine
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