Then, during your first year at UCD, you can choose your area of specialization. If you receive an offer on the Agricultural Science program you'll be guaranteed a place in any of the five specializations from the second year. If, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you'd like to specialize in, you can select one of these areas on your CAO application. The CAO codes for the degree specializations offered are:
The CAO codes for the degree specializations offered are:
- Agricultural Systems Technology
- Animal & Crop Production
- Animal Science
- Animal Science - Equine
- Food & Agribusiness Management
The (Hons) Agricultural Science program graduates from University College Dublin 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
