UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
“My journey with Science started when I was in secondary school Biology classes, where my teacher fascinated me with the DNA molecule. As I learned about it more deeply, I realised that Genetics was what I wanted to do. Genetics forms the basis of modern medicine, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Stem Cell Biology and others. My favourite topics include gene therapy and cloning.
An understanding of the genetic code opens the door to countless scientific possibilities. Genetics in UCD focuses on practical skills, which allows you to try new technologies in laboratory sessions. A degree in Genetics opens a variety of pathways. You can pursue a career in the biotechnology industry, forensic science and other laboratory-based placements across the world. Whatever you choose, Genetics will make it possible.”
Kamil Szymanski Student Why is this course for me?
If you’re interested in why some families are more prone to disease and how to use biotechnology to produce drugs and other products, then a degree in Genetics could be for you. Genetics is the scientific study of heredity – how information is passed from one generation to the next. You’ll study developing new areas such as personal genomics, which uses DNA sequence UCD Veterinary Medicine is the only UCD Genetics degree also covers genetic neering and biotechnology, transgenic animals, genetically modified plants, medical genetics, molecular evolution, developmental biology, DNA fingerprinting and bioinformatics.
to determine health and ancestry. The centre for veterinary medical education in Iengrieland. It enjoys a long and p oud tradition, and the school has achieved an international reputation. It provides exc
lent facilities for the care of
animals and offers outstanding training opportunities for veterinary medical and veterinary nursing students.
What will I study? This is a sample pathway for a degree in Genetics. Topics include evolution, genetic disease and biotechnology, as well as core modules in biomolecular and biomedical science.
First Year Biology ¬Chemistry ¬Mathematics ¬Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules
Second Year Genetics ¬+ 2 other Science subjects ¬ Elective modules
Third Year Genetics ¬Elective modules
Fourth Year Genetics (includes a research project)
All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Transgenic zebrafish larvae. Image by Dr Yolande Alvarez © UCD 2007
Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry)
Veterinary Nursing lectures, practicals and tutorials.
Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Most Genetics graduates work in:
– Hospital laboratories
– Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and genomics companies
– For nsic science laboratories
Why UCD Veterinary Medicine? UCD Veterinary Medicine is one of the
–leading veterinary schools in Europe. As well – Food and drink companies
Agribiotech and horticulture companies as having Irish and European accreditation,
Many graduates study for a higher degree (MSc or PhD), or obtain additional professional qualifications such as in medicine and dentistry. MSc programmes at UCD include the areas of Biotechnology, Biotechnology & Business, and Evolutionary Biology.
it has been granted full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), whose educational standards of excellence are recognised worldwide as the gold standard in veterinary education.
Our state-of-the-art facility in the
Veterinary Sciences Centre, on UCD’s main Belfield campus, is also home to the UCD IVnetterinary Hospital. The hospital offers
ernational Study Opportunities Genetics s ud nts in third year have studied in:
– University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
– University of California, Irvine, USA – University of Connecticut, USA – Queen’s University, Canada
high-quality veterinary services for both farm and companion animals, and this caseload provides vital opportunities for our students to complete their clinical training requirements.
Genetics students also have the opportunity to carry out their fourth year project at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Our facilities, our staff and the environment of a major research-intensive university allow us to expand the frontiers of knowledge in veterinary research, thus advancing animal health, animal welfare and human health. This research informs our educational programmes to give our students a world-class education, whether they are studying to be veterinary nurses, veterinarians, veterinary specialists or pursuing advanced research degrees.
CAO Points Range 2014 515 — 625 Length of course 4 years DN250 Places 402
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics ¬ One laboratory science subject ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Your First Year Experience
A-Level/GCSE 2014 See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
From the very start, you will receive a strong grounding in normal animal structure and function, animal handling, welfare, nutrition, breeding and management, ensuring you are well prepared for your later study. As well as lectures, small group tutorials and practical classes are a great way to get to know your fellow students and make new friends.
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
In first year you will benefit from a mix of campus-based and off-site educational experiences. At the Veterinary Sciences Centre in Belfield, you will study the
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Rout s Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
foundations of biomedical science, while at Lyons Estate Research Farm you will have practical sessions to help you handle a variety of animal species safely, and learn about their normal management, feeding and breeding. You will also have the opportunity to study elective modules from the wide menu provided right across the University, as well as being introduced to university life and a wide range of clubs and societies.
Level 6/7 Progression Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/hetac
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page ZZZ
BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) 176
CAO Code DN200 BBB 177
Genetics 174
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UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 7194
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