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Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Munster Technological University · 4-year course
€41,000 Starting salary
130.9% 5-year ROI
2.7y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering at Munster Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 130.9%, with graduates earning around €60,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (MT838) was 477 (2025).

Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering graduates from Munster Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering graduates include Pfizer, Janssen, PM Group.

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. Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering graduates from Munster Technological University start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% more than the national average.

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