Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 62.3%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK504) was 518 (2025).
Nutritional Sciences graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Dietitian
- Nutritionist
Common employers for Nutritional Sciences graduates include HSE, Food companies, Private clinics.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Nutritional Sciences graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.
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