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Dental Science

Trinity College Dublin · 5-year course
€42,000 Starting salary
108.5% 5-year ROI
3.3y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €102,500 over 5 years, Dental Science at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 108.5%, with graduates earning around €72,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR052) was 625 (2025).

Dental Science graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 96%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Dental Science graduates include HSE, Private dental practices.

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. Dental Science graduates from Trinity College Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 37% more than the national average.

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