159 Animal & Crop Production BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
gain a broad scientific and business knowledge of animal and crop production.
learn to work closely with farmers, in advisory or agribusiness roles.
discover production systems that are economical and sustainable.
Why is this course for me? Tis programme gives you a broad knowledge of the science and business of both animal and crop production and their interactions in an environment that is constantly changing. You will develop: A Knowledge of the growth, development and improvement of farm animals and crops
A Knowledge of the agribusiness industry
A Te capacity to formulate animal and crop production systems that are economical and sustainable
A Te capacity for lifelong learning so as to remain informed of evolving technical, economic and regulatory frameworks
A Communication and IT skills
What will I study? First year concentrates on developing the basic sciences, before the focus moves to more applied sciences. You can also choose elective modules, while the facilities at the UCD Research Farm are widely used as teaching aids. Modules include:
First Year Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Biology • Introduction to Animal and Crop Science Second Year Soil Science • Microbiology • Applied Plant Biology • Animal Nutrition • Plant Diseases Third Year Animal Breeding and Reproduction • Ag Environmental Issues and Policy • Professional Work Experience Fourth Year Ruminant and Non-ruminant Animal Production • Grass and Cereal Production • Farm Business Management • Professional Communications
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates are employed in a wide variety of areas such as: A Agribusiness
A Consultancy
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ag agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities Between January and August in third year you undertake a period of professional work expe- rience in Ireland or abroad. You can also study abroad in semester one of third year, e.g.: A University of California, USA
A Kansas State University, USA A University of Melbourne, Australia A Purdue University, USA A Michigan State University, USA
Dr John
Dardis GRADUATE
I don’t think there is another degree out there that covers such a multitude of not only technical course work, but business, communications and even personal develop- ment. I loved the degree, I loved UCD, I loved the camaraderie
of Agriculture and I love going back with the Agricultural Science Association to talk to fourth years and see their perspective on the world. As First Secretary for Agriculture, I gather and disseminate information, trying to open up the US market for Irish companies looking to export. Te US is Ireland’s second largest trading partner after the EU. It is also the location of significant Irish agri-food business investment. Dr John Dardis, First Secretary for Agriculture, Department of Foreign Affairs
A Semi-state/government agencies A Financial services A Print, radio and television media
Tis 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.
CAO Code DN250 ACP
Entry Requirements See page 156 for DN250 entry requirements.
Length of Programme 4 Years
Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — Yes See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
IT Transfer Route — Yes See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/transfer
Other programmes of interest
Agricultural Science 156
Animal Science — Equine 163 Dairy Business Food Science
164 165
Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management 168
Forestry Further information
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
+353 1 716 7194
facebook.com/UCDLife 167
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