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University College Cork - The Dr. Kay (Kate) Flynn Memorial Medal in Physiology

University College Cork €8,889

Quick facts

Institution

University College Cork

Program

The Dr. Kay (Kate) Flynn Memorial Medal in Physiology

Amount

€8,889

Last verified: 12 October 2026

About this award / prize

Dr. Kay (Kate) Flynn Memorial Medal

You are receiving a medal for the best performance in physiology during your first year of study at the Faculty of Medicine at University College Cork. The medal is awarded once a year as part of the Faculty of Medicine’s awards ceremony. The family and friends of the late Dr Kate Flynn established the prize and have provided the university with approximately 8,889 EUR as a permanent endowment fund in her memory. Please note that this is a medal and not a cash payment.

Who can apply

  • Degree: You are a first-year medical student enrolled at UCC.
  • Exam result: You passed the entire First MB exam in the summer at the first attempt, without being exempted from any parts of it.
  • Top in physiology: You achieved the highest mark in physiology in your year group.
  • Grades: You achieved a ‘First-Class Honours’ grade in all four physiology modules in your first year of study.
  • Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, provided they are enrolled at UCC.

How to apply

No application is required. The medal is awarded automatically to students whose examination results in their first year of study meet the above criteria.

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