If you are interested in science, the environment, the food you eat, the urban and rural landscape or the latest agricultural technologies, this degree is for you.

Applicants can choose from two CAO entry routes:

 -Omnibus Entry Agricultural Science (DN010) ; you take a common programme in Stage 1 and choose your degree option at the end of this stage. This is a good option if you are not sure which specific option or subject area you wish to take to degree level.

- Denominated entry ; you enter your denominated programme directly in Stage 1 taking many similar core modules as omnibus entry students. This option guarantees a place in your chosen degree programme and is a good choice if you are sure of the degree programme you want to take.

The CAO codes for the separate degree programmes are:

- DN040 Food Science - DN042 Forestry 

- DN043 Food & Agribusiness Management

- DN044 Agri-Environmental Sciences

- DN045 Animal & Crop Production

- DN046 Animal Science

- DN047 Engineering Technology

- DN048 Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management

- DN049 Animal Science - Equine

STAGE 1
In Stage 1 you will be introduced to the core subjects of Animal Biology and Evolution, Cell and Plant Biology, Physics, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Organic and Physical Chemistry as well as Information Skills and Computer Applications and Agricultural Economics and Business.

All our programmes have a similar Stage 1 that aims to give you a good foundation in the core sciences, maths and economics needed for the rest of your studies. Science modules are taught on the basis that you have not studied the subject before.

From Stage 2, you can then specialise in one of the areas outlined above.

There are opportunities to study abroad in Stage 3 for one semester in universities around the world, including Australia, Europe and the USA. Part or all of the Professional Work Experience module can be taken abroad.
Going to the USA or New Zealand is a particularly popular option and students can explore and research a range of opportunities that require approval by the Professional Work Experience co-ordinator.

BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. Careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, business and services include:

• Enterprise management


• Technical service and consultancy


• Research


• Education


• Marketing and communications


• Primary production of quality food and fibre products

You can also pursue a wide range of graduate studies by research or examination (Master’s and PhD) in areas such as:

• Environmental resource management


• Humanitarian action


• Rural development


• Business


• Information Technology


• Education

Higher and graduate diplomas are also available.

UCD Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office,
Agriculture and Food Science Centre,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 7194
Email:agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie
Web:www.ucd.ie/agfood

In addition to the 55 credits of core and option modules, Students must take elective modules amounting to 5 credits.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
CHEM00020	Introductory Chemistry	Autumn	5
MATH10230	Mathematics for Agriculture I	Autumn	5
PHYC10180	Physics for Ag. Science	Autumn	5
RDEV10020	Information Skills	Autumn	5
RDEV10030	Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business	Autumn	5
BIOL10010	Animal Biology and Evolution	Spring	5
BIOL10030	Cell and Plant Biology	Spring	5
CHEM10010	Introduction to the Chemistry of Biomolecules	Spring	5
Stage 1 Core Modules
Stage 1 Options - A)1OF: Students must select one of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class. Note that students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies should select CHN10010 in AUTUMN.
AESC10010	Land Use and the Environment	Autumn	5
FOR10020	Trees and Forests in Ireland	Autumn	5
CHN10010	Chinese Language Experience I	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
FDSC10010	Food Diet and Health	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
Stage 1 Options - A)1OF: Students must select one of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class. Note that students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies should select CHN10010 in AUTUMN.
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN2OF: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Food Business with Chinese Studies (CHN10010 in Autumn, CHN10030 and CHN10040), Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140), Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240). Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190.
BMGT10140	Business Plan	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
CHN10010	Chinese Language Experience I	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
FDSC10010	Food Diet and Health	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
ANSC10010	Introduction to Animal Science	Spring	5
BMGT10060	Introduction to Management	Spring	5
BSEN10010	Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge	Spring	5
CHN10030	Elementary Written Chinese II	Spring	5
CHN10040	Elementary Spoken Chinese II	Spring	5
CPSC10010	Introduction to Crop Science	Spring	5
HORT10020	Plants and People	Spring	5
MATH10240	Mathematics for Agriculture II	Spring	5
PHYC10190	Aspects of Physics for Ag. Sci	Spring	5
RDEV10040	Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Management	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN2OF: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Food Business with Chinese Studies (CHN10010 in Autumn, CHN10030 and CHN10040), Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140), Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240). Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHAGR001	Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47