If you are interested in science, the environment, the food you eat, the urban and rural landscape or the latest agricultural technologies, this degree is for you.

Applicants can choose from two CAO entry routes:

 -Omnibus Entry Agricultural Science (DN010) ; you take a common programme in Stage 1 and choose your degree option at the end of this stage. This is a good option if you are not sure which specific option or subject area you wish to take to degree level.

- Denominated entry ; you enter your denominated programme directly in Stage 1 taking many similar core modules as omnibus entry students. This option guarantees a place in your chosen degree programme and is a good choice if you are sure of the degree programme you want to take.

The CAO codes for the separate degree programmes are:

- DN040 Food Science - DN042 Forestry 

- DN043 Food & Agribusiness Management

- DN044 Agri-Environmental Sciences

- DN045 Animal & Crop Production

- DN046 Animal Science

- DN047 Engineering Technology

- DN048 Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management

- DN049 Animal Science - Equine

STAGE 1
In Stage 1 you will be introduced to the core subjects of Animal Biology and Evolution, Cell and Plant Biology, Physics, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Organic and Physical Chemistry as well as Information Skills and Computer Applications and Agricultural Economics and Business.

All our programmes have a similar Stage 1 that aims to give you a good 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.

From Stage 2, you can then specialise in one of the areas outlined above.

There are opportunities to study abroad in Stage 3 for one semester in universities around the world, including Australia, Europe and the USA. Part or all of the Professional Work Experience module can be taken abroad.
Going to the USA or New Zealand is a particularly popular option and students can explore and research a range of opportunities that require approval by the Professional Work Experience co-ordinator.

BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling employment in a variety of sectors, including food, agriculture, business and services, where your professional activities will include enterprise management, technical service and consultancy, landscape management, research, education, marketing, communications and primary production of quality food and fibre products.

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

BAgrSc Denominated Entry Programmes
DN005 Veterinary Medicine
DN008 Science