UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
“When deciding what course to do in college I was instantly drawn to the Animal Science - Equine programme in UCD. I grew up around horses and wanted to develop my knowledge by further study.
Animal Science — Equine
BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) CAO Code DN250 EQS
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
Why is this course for me? Animal Science – Equine focuses on the applied sciences that underpin animal and veterinary biosciences, with emphasis on the horse. The degree provides the scientific knowledge and transferable skills necessary for professional leadership roles within many aspects of the animal and equine science industries. You’ll learn about:
– The growth and development of farm animals, how they function and their behaviour and welfare
– The equine industry in Ireland, its global context and entrepreneurial opportunities
– Equine health, reproduction, genetics, breeding, nutrition and exercise physiology
– Advances and future directions in research with emphasis on equine genetics and reproduction
What will I study? You’ll study the basic sciences at the start, which are complemented by specialist modules in:
First & Second Year Principles of Animal Science ¬ Animal Biology & Evolution ¬ Genetics & Biotechnology ¬ Animal Nutrition and Equine Industries
Third & Fourth Year Equine Anatomy & Physiology of Exercise ¬ Equine Genetics ¬ Equine Reproduction and Equine Nutrition ¬ Farm Business Management ¬ Equine Health & Husbandry
Other courses of interest Agricultural Science
Dairy Business Veterinary Medicine
�160 �167 �174
Animal practicals are delivered at UCD’s Lyons Research Farm, where excellent new equine teaching and research facilities exist. Anatomy classes are conducted at UCD’s Veterinary Hospital, while exciting research programmes in equine and animal science support the taught elements.
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ag 164
Students’ time is spent primarily attending lectures and undertaking independent study. In most modules this also involves attending practical sessions, laboratory workshops and/or tutorials.
A combination of continuous assessment (class quizzes, MCQ tests), research projects and end-of-semester examinations is used.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities In addition to the career opportunities available to Animal Science graduates (see page 163), Animal Science – Equine graduates are equipped to pursue careers in:
Equine enterprise management ¬ Equine leisure, recreation and tourism activities ¬ Equestrian marketing and sales enterprises ¬ Sports journalism¬ Academic teaching
You can pursue equine science research and development careers, and master’s and PhD opportunities in Europe and the US.
Professional Work Experience (PWE) & International Study Opportunities A five-month PWE placement is integral to your degree and is an invaluable learning and networking opportunity. Exciting options include placements on stud farms in the Kentucky Bluegrass region and Japan, top show-jumping and eventing yards in Ireland, and with Tattersalls Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland.
There are also opportunities to participate in the Study Abroad Programme in third year.
KEY FACT Ireland produces more thoroughbred foals than any other EU state. We are the third-largest produ- cer worldwide and marketed globally as The Land of the Horse.
The professional work placement module, that involves working within the equine sector for five months, allowed me to develop my professional skills and gain invaluable media and television training as a broadcaster. I completed my placement with an online TV channel catering for all aspects of the equine industry and this allowed me to meet many key industry figures.
My advice to incoming students would be to go to lectures, keep up to date with course work and get involved with societies and clubs that interest you. Societies are a great way to make new friends and also get involved in college life.”
Alayna Cullen Student
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 7194
facebook.com/UCDAgFood @UCDAgFood
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