BAgrSc Agricultural Science
If you are interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, during your first year at UCD, you can choose your area of specialisation. If you receive an offer on the Agricultural Science course (UAS1) you will be guaranteed a place in any of the five specialisations from second year. If, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you'd like to specialise in, you can select ONE of these areas on your application.
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 & 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:
- Engineering technology
- Environmental resource management
- Humanitarian action
- Rural development
- Business
- Information technology
- Education
- Higher and graduate diplomas are also available
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
UCD Careers Network joins the dots between your time at University and your future career
If you are a UCD student based on the Belfield campus, or a recent graduate (up to two years after graduation), you can book a 20 minute 1-2-1 consultation with one of our Belfield based Career & Skills Consultants to:
- talk about your options
- get advice on an application
- prepare for interview
- cover anything else career-related
If you are a Smurfit Graduate School of Business student or recent graduate, you can make a 30 minute consultation appointment with one of the Smurfit Careers Network team, based on the Blackrock campus.
Current and recently graduated, UCD Graduate Researchers (PhDs and Research Masters students), can book a 60 minute appointment with a dedicated Career & Skills Consultant to discuss:
- Individual Career Planning
- Academic and non-Academic Career Options
- Job Applications
- Interviews and Presentations
- All appointments can be booked via CareersConnect
PSW Opportunity
2 year
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
INDIA:
Standard XII
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
- Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)
- Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects
- Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
- Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
- CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
BANGLADESH:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / Alim + 2 Years of a Bachelor's Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades.
- or UCD International Foundation Year
- Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
- Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
- C at GCSE Level IB 4 at Standard Level/3 at Higher Level or equivalent
NEPAL:
- Higher Secondary Education Board Examination (HSEB).
- Award of HSEB with at least 2 subjects at First Division.
- Highly competitive programmes may also require 2 or 3 years of undergraduate degree at a recognised university.
- Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
- Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
SRI LANKA:
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level)
- A total of 6 passes between Ordinary Level and Advanced Level, with at least 2 A-levels with a minimum grade C
- Sri Lanka A-Level English Grade C OR IELTS/TOEFL
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- Course Code: DN250
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
110880 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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