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Biotechnology

TU Dublin · 4-year course
€32,000 Starting salary
80.6% 5-year ROI
3.4y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Biotechnology at TU Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 80.6%, with graduates earning around €47,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TU889) was 456 (2025).

Biotechnology graduates from TU Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Biotechnology graduates include Regeneron, Pfizer.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Biotechnology graduates from TU Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.

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