Based on a total estimated cost of €107,450 over 5 years, Pharmacy at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland has a 5-year ROI of 92.1%, with graduates earning around €60,083 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (RC005) was 589 (2025).
Pharmacy graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland report a graduate employment rate of around 94%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Community Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
Common employers for Pharmacy graduates include Community Pharmacies, Hospital Pharmacies (HSE), Boots Ireland, Pfizer, McCabes Pharmacy.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Pharmacy graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% more than the national average.
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