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The BAgrSc Animal Science programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of key scientific facts, principles, concepts and theories relevant to Animal Science, and to produce future national and global leaders in key sectors of the economy, particularly those areas related to animal production, food production and related industries. Students are encouraged to think critically, be active, motivated, autonomous learners and to aspire to lifelong learning, leadership, and individual career growth and development. We aim to provide learning environments that integrate teaching, research, assessment and learning, individually and through group activities in order to develop leadership, critical and reflective thinking, effective communication and inquiry skills. The diversity of learning environments (off campus, particularly UCD Lyons Farm, classroom, laboratory, work placement) and methods (formal lectures, small group practicals, directed autonomous learning) ensure that students have a stimulating learning experience, which should equip them with the skills necessary to provide professional leadership and support for the expanding and dynamic Agri-Food industry. Students will undertake both basic sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) as they relate to Animal Science, as well as more specialised topics including Agricultural economics and farm business management, Animal Reproduction, Physiology, Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Ruminant and Non-ruminant Animal Production Systems, Experimental Design and Data Analysis. To achieve the aims of the Programme, students are exposed to stimulating learning and practical experiences from dedicated research-active staff involving an inquiry-based learning approach incorporating a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods in which both critical thinking and research skills are emphasized including case studies, group work, project work and work placements.
The Animal and Crop Production (ACP) programme aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the animal and crop industries both nationally and globally from a social, economic, global and environmental perspective and that guarantees the production of safe food. We encourage our students to explain, evaluate, and effectively interpret theories, and assumptions in the animal and crop science area. We encourage our students to find, access, and critically evaluate information, and then be able to communicate effectively through writing, speech, and visual information. We do this by providing learning environments that integrate teaching, research, assessment and learning, individually and through group activities so as to develop leadership, critical and reflective practice, effective communication and inquiry skills. The diversity of learning environments (classroom, off campus practical’s – particuarly UCD Lyons Farm, field work, work placement) and methods ensure that students have a stimulating learning experience, which should equip them with the skills necessary to provide professional leadership and support for the expanding and dynamic agricultural sector industry. The ACP programme aims to be an integral component in ensuring the continued success of both the Irish animal and crop industries. Through our curriculum and experiential opportunities, we aim to develop leadership ability, integrity, and curiosity in our students and an inquiry based learning approach is employed incorporating a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods such as case studies, group projects, project work and professional work placements.
The BAgrSc Animal Science programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of key scientific facts, principles, concepts and theories relevant to Animal Science, and to produce future national and global leaders in key sectors of the economy, particularly those areas related to animal production, food production and related industries. Students are encouraged to think critically, be active, motivated, autonomous learners and to aspire to lifelong learning, leadership, and individual career growth and development. We aim to provide learning environments that integrate teaching, research, assessment and learning, individually and through group activities in order to develop leadership, critical and reflective thinking, effective communication and inquiry skills. The diversity of learning environments (off campus, particularly UCD Lyons Farm, classroom, laboratory, work placement) and methods (formal lectures, small group practicals, directed autonomous learning) ensure that students have a stimulating learning experience, which should equip them with the skills necessary to provide professional leadership and support for the expanding and dynamic Agri-Food industry. Students will undertake both basic sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) as they relate to Animal Science, as well as more specialised topics including Agricultural economics and farm business management, Animal Reproduction, Physiology, Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Ruminant and Non-ruminant Animal Production Systems, Experimental Design and Data Analysis. To achieve the aims of the Programme, students are exposed to stimulating learning and practical experiences from dedicated research-active staff involving an inquiry-based learning approach incorporating a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods in which both critical thinking and research skills are emphasized including case studies, group work, project work and work placements.
Graduates are employed in a wide variety of areas, such as:
This is also a very suitable degree if you intend to pursue full-time farming or combine part-time farming with a professional career. Research opportunities to Master’s and PhD level are available.
UCD Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office,
Agriculture and Food Science Centre,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 7194
Email:agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie
Web:www.ucd.ie/agfood
In addition to the 55 credits of core modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 5 credits.
In addition to the 50 credits of core/option modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits.
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits. A period of Professional Work Experience is mandatory and must be undertaken in Stage 3.
In addition to the 50 credits of core and option modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHAGR001 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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BHAGR005 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |