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BAgrSc Agricultural Science
Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 240 )
If you’re interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, you can select the No Preference (UAS1) option on the online application portal. 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 the application form. The degree specialisations offered are:
- ESS1 Agri-Environmental Sciences
- ETS2 Agricultural Systems Technology
- CPS1 Animal & Crop Production
- ANS1 Animal Science
- EQS1 Animal Science – Equine
- CPS3 Crop Science
- DBS1 Dairy Business
- FAS1 Food & Agribusiness Management
- FAW1 Food Business with Chinese Studies *
- FOS1 Forestry
- HLS1 Horticulture
* Students interested in progressing to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of year one.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Agriculture and Food Science
How do I apply?
For EU students, please apply via MyUCD. The following entry route(s) are available:
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
- Cell & Plant Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics for Agriculture
- Introductory Chemistry
- Agricultural Economics & Business
- Information Skills
- Agricultural Science Optional Modules.
In second, third & fourth year you specialise in one of the programme areas listed above. Details are listed on the individual programme 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.
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.
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.