Based on a total estimated cost of €17,500 over 5 years, Pharmacy at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 1067.9%, with graduates earning around €62,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK703) was 602 (2025).
Pharmacy graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 95%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Community Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Industrial/Regulatory Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Manager
Common employers for Pharmacy graduates include Boots Ireland, HSE Hospital Pharmacy, McCabes Pharmacy, Pfizer, Independent Community Pharmacies.
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 College Cork start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 18% more than the national average.
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