Based on a total estimated cost of €85,960 over 4 years, Pharmaceutical Sciences at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland has a 5-year ROI of 96.3%, with graduates earning around €52,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (RC005) was 589 (2025).
Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- QA/QC Specialist
- Process Development Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
Common employers for Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates include Pfizer, MSD Ireland, Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Regeneron.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 1% less than the national average.
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