Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Genetics and Cell Biology at Dublin City University 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 (DC168) was 518 (2025).
Genetics and Cell Biology graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Bioprocess Technician
Common employers for Genetics and Cell Biology graduates include Regeneron, Pfizer.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Genetics and Cell Biology graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.
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