Agricultural Science - Omnibus (DN250/UAS1)

All our degrees have a similar first year, designed to give you a strong 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.

First year core subjects include: 

• Animal Biology & Evolution
• Cell & Plant Biology
• Physics
• Mathematics for Agriculture
• Introductory Chemistry
• Agricultural Economics & Business
• Information Skills
• Agricultural Science Optional Modules.

In second, third & fourth year you specialise in one of the programme areas listed above. Details are listed on the individual programme pages.

Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures,  tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, and undertake independent study.

A combination  of  continuous assessment and end-of-trimester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

PWE is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. Part, or all, of PWE can be taken abroad. PWE provides an opportunity for you to network, experience many different roles and, in some instances, even secure a job prior to graduation.

There are opportunities to study abroad for one trimester during third year, in universities in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA, among others.

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.

Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.

UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.