UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
“I love animals and always wanted to study Animal Science at UCD. I chose UCD as it has an excellent reputation internationally, I liked the course and the campus is welcoming and has great facilities. Staff are very approachable and with small class sizes you will make lots of friends. Practical courses at Lyons Estate in years three and four were really enjoyable. For me, Professional Work Experience was the best aspect of the degree. I gained invaluable experience with Dovea Genetics in Tipperary, and with Teagasc in Athenry.
I would recommend students with an interest in science, animals and agriculture to consider this degree as there are very good long-term career prospects. I enjoyed the degree so much that I started a PhD in Animal Science.”
Hazel Watson Student
Transgenic zebrafish larvae. Image by Dr Yolande Alvarez © UCD 2007
CAO Code DN250 ASC
Why is this course for me? At the core of Animal Science is the study of the applied sciences that are fundamental to understanding how animals function and that underpin the principles of livestock production. The degree will give you an appreciation of:
– The growth and development of domestic farm animals, and animal behaviour and welfare
– Animal production systems and how the components are integrated and managed in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner
– The livestock industry in Ireland, the context in which it operates and its relationship to animal industries in Europe and worldwide
What will I study? Modules include:
First Year Introduction to Animal Science ¬ Animal & Plant Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬Mathematics ¬ Physics ¬ Computer Science ¬ Agricultural Economics ¬ Elective modules
Second Year Genetics & Biotechnology ¬ Animal Nutrition¬ Biostatistics ¬Business Management ¬ Agricultural Microbiology ¬ Elective modules
Third Year Animal Reproduction ¬ Animal Breeding ¬ Animal Physiology ¬ Animal Genomics ¬ Professional Work Experience
Fourth Year Ruminant Animal Production (Dairy, Beef, Sheep) ¬Non-ruminant Animal Production (Swine, Poultry) ¬ Animal Health, Behaviour & Welfare ¬ Grass & Forage Production
Students spend an average of 40 hours a
week attending lectures and tutorials and participating in laboratory-based practicals, and undertake independent study. In the final two years, students make regular visits to UCD’s Lyons Research Farm to get hands-on practical experience.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-semester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities A range of opportunities exists, including:
– Animal feed industry
– Procurement, processing and marketing of animal products
– Education – Consultancy – Farming and enterprise management – Journalism
Graduate research opportunities exist at master’s and PhD levels.
Professional Work Experience (PWE) & International Study Opportunities A five-month PWE placement takes place in third year and may be taken as a combination of on-farm, agribusiness and research centre placements. Some of this may be taken abroad (e.g. USA and New Zealand). In addition, an opportunity exists to take a semester abroad. Possibilities include: – University of California, USA
– Kansas State University, USA – University of Queensland, Australia – Michigan State University, USA
CAO Points Range 2014 465 — 600 Length of Course 4 Years DN250 Places 160
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ 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-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 182
Animal Science BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Other courses of interest Agricultural Science
Food Science Dairy Business
Veterinary Medicine
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 7194
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