Agricultural Science

Programme Short Name:	BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN250 CAO Points Range 2015: 470 - 600 Length of Course: 4 Years DN250 Places: 160 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject & two other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	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 five 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. The CAO codes for the degree specialisations offered are: The CAO codes for the degree specialisations offered are: DN250 ACP Animal & Crop Production DN250 ASC Animal Science DN250 EQS Animal Science - Equine DN250 ENT Engineering Technology DN250 FAM Food & Agribusiness Management
What will I study?	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 and Evolution Cell and Plant Biology Physics Mathematics Introductory Chemistry Information Skills Agricultural Economics & Business Second & Third Year You specialise in one of the programme areas listed below: Animal & Crop Production Animal Science Animal Science - Equine Engineering Technology Food & Agribusiness Management 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-semester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	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 & 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: Engineering technology Environmental resource management Humanitarian action Rural development Business Information technology Education Higher and graduate diplomas are also available.
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities	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 semester during third year, in universities in Australia and the USA, among others.
Related Programs:	Agri-Environmental Sciences Dairy Business Forestry Horticulture
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Contact Information:	UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 7194 Email: agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie
Categories:	Agricultural Science