167 Forestry BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
discover how the components of a forest – trees, soils, climate, flora and fauna – interact. learn how to create and manage sustainable forests.
develop knowledge and skills in forest establishment, silviculture, wood science, inventory and GIS.
Why is this course for me? Forestry is the science, art and profession of managing forests. Foresters manage forests to provide a variety of outputs including timber, recreation, conservation and aesthetics. Te protection and enhancement of biodiversity, soils and air quality are all highly relevant in the creation and management of forests today. Carbon sequestration, renewable energy
resources, multifunctional forestry, wildlife management, bio-complexity, sustainable forest management, social and urban forestry, adapta- tion for and mitigation of climate change, and the conservation of genetic resources are all aspects of modern forest management.
What will I study? A broad science-based first year is followed by forestry-focused topics in subsequent years. Fourth year is largely project-based and allows students to combine all of their accumulated skills and knowledge. Modules include:
First Year Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Economics • Introduction to Forestry • Elective Modules
Second Year Soil Science • Plant Ecology • Tree Structure & Function • Principles of Forestry • Forest Management • Elective Modules Third Year Forest Establishment • Forest Protection • GIS & Remote Sensing • Wood Science • Elective Modules • Professional Work Experience Fourth Year GIS & Forest Inventory • Forest Management Plan • GIS & Experimental Design • Scientific Research Project • Elective Modules
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Forestry graduates find employment in all areas of the sector including: A State and semi-state agencies
A Forest management and consultancy A Wood processing
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ag agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie
CAO Code DN271
Entry Requirements Irish1, English, Mathematics, One laboratory science subject, Two other recognised subjects.
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.
A Environmental agencies, renewable energy, carbon accounting
A Education
Other opportunities include information technology, land-use planning and financial services. Research to master’s and PhD level is available.
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities Forestry students complete five months’ profes- sional work experience and are encouraged to experience both Irish forestry and forestry in a foreign country. In third year, a number of for- estry students have studied for a semester in: A Michigan State University, USA
A Purdue University, USA Edwin
Corrigan STUDENT
From a science-based founda- tion, the programme swiftly focused on the core fundamen- tals required to pursue a forestry career. Staff are keen to assist student learning. Frequent field trips to many specialised locations add a great practical
dimension to the programme. A week-long trip to Germany and completing my professional work experience in Iceland have been the main highlights and with the Irish timber industry soon to double in size, job prospects look promising.
c“ Tis broad degree gives you the ompetencies and confidence to focus on
many areas and enables you to develop into management and all its spheres.
John O’Reilly, CEO Green Belt, UCD Forestry Graduate
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Average CAO Points 2010 375 Minimum CAO Points 2010 330
A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.
Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades ABB (A-Level) or equivalent combination
Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level Grades CCC (A-Level) & d (AS) or equivalent combination
Average Intake 20 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
1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.
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156 158
Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management 168
Further information
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
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