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Third Level Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 January 2013

Thursday, 31 January 2013

Questions (77)

Denis Naughten

Question:

77. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full cost to the Exchequer of educating a third level nurse and medical doctor respectively; the numbers graduating in each profession on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4893/13]

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The estimated cost to the exchequer of educating nurses and midwives in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is on average €8,405 per student annually or €33,620 per student for the full 4 years of the undergraduate degree. For undergraduate medical programmes the average annual cost in the HEIs is €14,900 per student. Courses can be of either 5 or 6 years duration. Therefore the estimated cost per student to the Exchequer over the full period of the programmes is €74,500 for the 5 year programme or €89,400 for the 6 year programme. Graduate entry medical programmes cost an average €10,000 per student annually. Courses are 4 years duration and the cost to the Exchequer over the full programme is an estimated €40,000 per student.

The above estimated costs, which have been provided by the Higher Education Authority, relate to Exchequer only expenditure (grant plus free fees). The student contribution and, in the case of graduate entry medicine the tuition fee paid by the student, are excluded. It should be noted that in addition the student contribution is paid by the Exchequer in respect of students who qualify under my Department's student grant scheme. It should also be noted that these estimates do not include costs met by the Dept. of Health and/or the HSE in providing clinical training placements and internships in the health sector.

The information sought on the numbers graduating is as follows: Graduates at Honours Bachelors Degree (Level 8) 2012:- Graduate entry to Medicine - 32, Undergraduate Medicine - 706, Nursing and Midwifery- 1833, Grand Total - 2571.

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