UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
This is a new Bachelor of Agricultural Science programme which started in September 2016 targeted at the interface of agriculture, engineering and data science.
Agricultural Systems
Technology BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
CAO Code DN250 AST
Why is this course for me? This course is aimed at students who wish to build their knowledge and skills-base to address the complexities of developing, deploying and managing technology for the agriculture and food sector. With a focus on design, numeracy and technology, our students will be committed and engaged with food production and processing, and specifically with technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability and reliability. Technologies of interest range from computer systems, networks, data management and sensors through machinery systems to precision agriculture.
What will I study? Students will study modules in basic science, agricultural sciences, engineering technologies and data science.
Modules include:
First Year Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge¬ Agricultural Economics¬ Biology ¬Chemistry ¬Physics¬Mathematics ¬Computer Programming
Second Year Food Physics¬Engineering Principles ¬ Biosystems Engineering Research Trends ¬Principles of Animal and Crop Science ¬Applied Biostatistics ¬Agricultural Microbiology
Third Year Agricultural Mechanisation¬Sensors and Sensing Systems¬ GIS and Remote Sensing¬ IT & E-Business¬Data Structures & Algorithms ¬Numerical Methods for Agricultural and Food Technology ¬Food Processing Principles¬ Professional Work Experience
Fourth Year Food Process Technology ¬Precision Agriculture¬Databases & Information Systems¬Experimental Project ¬Life Cycle Assessment ¬Precision Agriculture
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
¬ Quantitative Risk Assessment ¬Waste Management
Students will spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, and undertaking independent study.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-semester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates will find rewarding and challenging employment in agri-food industries, including:
Production agriculture ¬ Environmental protection ¬ Food processing ¬ Consulting ¬ Equipment manufacturing
Typical roles include technical and managerial positions in:
– Production – Service provision – Food processing – Environmental protection – Information technology – Manufacturing – Process and product design
There are also excellent graduate study opportunities to specialise in Environmental Technology, Food Engineering and Sustainable Energy and Green Technology.
International Study Opportunities There are opportunities to study abroad for one semester in third year. Possibilities include:
– University of California, USA – University of Queensland, Australia – Michigan State University, USA – Kansas State University, USA – Purdue University, USA
agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 7194
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Other courses of interest Agricultural Science
Science Dairy Business
Agri-Environmental Sciences Forestry
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ag 175
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CAO Points Range 2015 470— 600 Length of Course 4 Years DN250 Places 160
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics ¬ One laboratory science subject ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/hetac
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 188
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