UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
“Four years have come and gone since I entered UCD, not knowing what to expect from a relatively new degree, and myself having no direct agricultural background. Dairy Business is a fantastic degree which provides the individual with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the modern Dairy Industry. The semester spent in Moorepark Research Centre in Fermoy Co. Cork was a great opportunity to interact with some of the leading experts in the world wide dairy industry, and to review their work and trials. The opportunity to be mentored by efficient, progressive farmers was another great experience. Returning to UCD in fourth year allowed me to consolidate all the information I had gained from the previous few years and leave me ready to enter the agricultural sector, either at farm or industry level.”
Christopher Cahill Graduate CAO Code DN252
Why is this course for me? The Irish dairy industry is in a time of significant change following the abolition of EU milk quotas on March 31, 2015. This change brings significant challenges and opportunities for young, highly skilled graduates from the Dairy Business programme. This degree is designed to equip future leaders of the dairy industry with the scientific, technical and business skills needed to cope with this business and enterprise expansion.
What will I study?
First & Second Year You start with a range of business, science, mathematics and technology-related modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in relevant applied sciences, as well as business and communications-related modules.
Third & Fourth Year In June of second year you’ll undertake technical management of a dairy farm at Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December.
For semester two of third year you study at Teagasc Moorepark in areas including:
Grassland Management & Nutrition ¬Dairy Systems ¬ Applied Breeding & Fertility ¬Herd Health ¬Dairy Business project
In fourth year you’ll consolidate your understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules.
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week including: lectures and tutorials; laboratory and practical workshops; and independent study.
Assessment varies but involves a combination of projects, continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations.
Assessment of PWE involves monthly reports, a final report and an interview upon completion.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities In addition to the highly skilled role of dairy farm management, opportunities exist in a wide variety of areas including:
– Research – Animal feed industry – Banking – Teaching – Consultancy
Research opportunities to master’s and PhD level are available.
Professional Work Experience (PWE) PWE takes place between July and December (first semester, third year) and offers you the opportunity to visit New Zealand at the busiest time of the dairy farming calendar.
KEY FACT The UCD Lyons Dairy Research and Education Facility was officially opened on the 19th of January 2016 and is an excellent resource for Dairy Business students.
Other courses of interest Agricultural Science
Animal & Crop Production Animal Science
Animal Science — Equine
�170 �172 �173 �174
Food and Agribusiness Management �176
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 7194
facebook.com/UCDAgFood @UCDAgFood YouTube/ucdagfood
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ag 177
CAO Points Range 2015 445—550 Length of Course 4 Years Places 20
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
Dairy Business BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
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