Agricultural Science
BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
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Open AllThe UCD Agricultural Science programme offers 11 unique areas of specialisation. All have a similar first year, designed to give you a strong foundation in the core sciences, maths and economics needed for the rest of your studies. Areas of specialisation include:
- Agricultural Systems Technology
- Agri-Environmental Sciences
- Animal and Crop Production
- Animal Science
- Animal Science-Equine
- Crop Science
- Dairy Business
- Food and Agribusiness Management
- Food Business with Chinese Studies
- Forestry
- Horticulture
Overall, there are 280 places in Agricultural Science DN250. The average number of students taking each specialisation is shown on the relevant page.
If you’re interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, you can select the No Preference (NPF) option on your CAO form. Then, during your first year at UCD, you can choose your area of specialisation. If you receive an offer on the Agricultural Science programme, you’ll be guaranteed a place in any of the eleven specialisations from second year. If, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you’d like to specialise in, you can select one of these areas on your CAO application.
All our degrees have a similar first year, designed to give you a strong foundation in the core sciences, maths and economics needed for the rest of your studies. Science modules are taught on the basis that you have not studied the subject before.
First Year
Core subjects include:
- Animal Biology & Evolution
- Introductory Chemistry
- Mathematics for Agriculture
- Physics for Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Economics & Business
- Introduction to Biomolecules
- Cell & Plant Biology
- Information Skills
- Optional Modules.
Second & Third Year
You specialise in one of the programme areas listed above and detailed on the course pages.
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, and undertake independent study.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-trimester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.
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You may be interested in the following blog post: Reasons to study Agricultural Science in UCD.
PWE is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. Part, or all, of PWE can be taken abroad. PWE provides an opportunity for you to network, experience many different roles and, in some instances, even secure a job prior to graduation.
There are opportunities to study abroad for one trimester during third year, in universities in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA, among others.
BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. Careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, business and services include:
- Enterprise management
- Technical service and consultancy
- Research
- Education
- Marketing and communications
- Primary production of quality food and fibre products.
You can also pursue a wide range of graduate studies by research or examination (Master’s and PhD) in areas such as:
- Environmental resource management
- Humanitarian action
- Rural development
- Business
- Information technology
- Education
Higher and graduate diplomas are also available
Celebrating Success: Students from the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science receiving their medals at the school awards ceremony, which celebrates over seventy student scholarships, prizes and medals awarded annually.
UCD Agriculture & Food Science School Office
Agriculture & Food Science Centre
Belfield, Dublin 4
