Based on a total estimated cost of €102,500 over 5 years, Pharmacy at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 70.1%, with graduates earning around €53,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY505) was 601 (2025).
Pharmacy graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 94%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Pharmacist
Common employers for Pharmacy graduates include Community pharmacies, Hospital pharmacy, Pharma manufacturers.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Pharmacy graduates from University of Galway start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 1% more than the national average.
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