In 2008 the University College Cork had the first intake to the Graduate Entry to Medcine program. It was decided to offer an annual prize and certificate for this program. The Prize in First Year Graduate Entry Medicine is awarded for the highest aggregate mark in the First Year Summer Examinations. First honors must be achieved in all subjects. The prize is valued at €500.
Candidates must be registered as University College Cork students. To be eligible candidates must be registered as First Year Graduate Entry to Medicine Students. The students aggregate marks must be the highest marks in the Summer Examinations. First honors must be achieved in all subjects.