Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 73.8%, with graduates earning around €45,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC162) was 477 (2025).
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Lab Technician
- Research Assistant
Common employers for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates include Multinationals, Universities.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% less than the national average.
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