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Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science

Technological University of the Shannon · 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 with Biopharmaceutical Science at Technological University of the Shannon 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 (US860) was 408 (2025).

Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science graduates from Technological University of the Shannon report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science 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 with Biopharmaceutical Science graduates from Technological University of the Shannon start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.

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