Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Chemical Sciences at University College Cork 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 (CK406) was 510 (2025).
Chemical Sciences graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Lab Analyst
Common employers for Chemical Sciences graduates include Pfizer, Janssen.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Chemical Sciences graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.
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